Toyota Shifts Tacoma Production to Texas, Adding Jobs

Toyota is undertaking a substantial $3.6 billion expansion of its Texas manufacturing operations, a move that will double the size of its San Antonio campus and introduce 2,000 new jobs. This investment includes relocating the production of its popular Tacoma pickup truck from Baja California, Mexico, to San Antonio.

The transition of Tacoma production is scheduled to occur gradually over the next four years, with the expanded facility anticipated to be fully realized by 2030. This strategic shift will add a second assembly line at the Texas plant, enabling it to produce the Tacoma alongside the Tundra and Sequoia models. Toyota's total investment in the San Antonio facility since its inception in 2003 will reach $8.3 billion upon completion.

Mexican officials have assured that Toyota's broader commitment to the country remains intact. Production at the Baja California facility will be phased out by 2030, not ended abruptly. Toyota will continue operating its plant in Guanajuato, employing approximately 2,800 workers. The state of Baja California also stated that approximately 2,800 jobs at the Tijuana-area plant are not currently at risk, as the production line transfer will be a multi-year process.

This production relocation occurs amidst broader shifts in North America's automotive supply chain, influenced by evolving trade policies and investment priorities. Toyota has reiterated its commitment to operations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, advocating for a resolution to the ongoing USMCA review to bolster regional competitiveness.