Toyota to shift Tacoma pickup production from Mexico to Texas

Japanese automaker Toyota announced a $3.6 billion investment to add a second assembly line at its San Antonio plant, creating more than 2,000 jobs and raising the facility’s annual capacity by 150,000 units. Part of the mid‑size Tacoma pickup’s production will be moved from the Tijuana plant in Baja California to Texas, with the transition to be completed by 2030. Toyota will keep its Tijuana operations running during a four‑year transition and will continue Tacoma output at its Guanajuato plant.

The move follows renewed uncertainty after the United States announced an annual review of the US‑Mexico‑Canada trade pact (USMCA) and reflects pressure to locate more production within the United States. Mexican business groups warned that the relocation signals a risky investment climate. Arturo Reveles Márquez of Canacintra warned that the shift “puts us in a complex situation,” while Coparmex leader Erick Mena Sandoval called it a “red flag” that could trigger further investor exits. The CCE of Baja California called the announcement “confusing” and urged state authorities to mitigate short‑term economic impacts on local suppliers and workers. Mexican officials emphasized the need for trade‑policy certainty to retain foreign direct investment.