Tariffs Are Reshaping Mazda's Cars | Raleigh News

Tariffs are reshaping the auto industry, turning global car manufacturing into a high-stakes spreadsheet game. Mazda, hit hard by a 25% U.S. duty on Mexican-made cars, is forced to bring sedan production back to Japan — despite higher labor costs — because the tariff gap makes it financially viable. The move delays their first electric vehicle to 2029 and pushes hybrids into the spotlight as a stopgap. Buyers will pay more, and the cars you drive soon? They’re being designed in Washington, not Tokyo. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/945a6b8d12efbdc5