Toyota Motor Corp. of Japan said on Wednesday that it plans to invest an additional $88 million in a plant in West Virginia, the United States, to increase its investment and production in the U.S. amid the Trump administration's tariff hikes on imported cars and auto parts.
This will bring the total investment in the plant to over $2.8 billion and strengthen long - term job security for its more than 2,000 employees.
Toyota plans to add an assembly line for hybrid drive axles, a powertrain component that will be used in Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Production is expected to start in the second half of 2026.
David Rosier, president of Toyota West Virginia, said, "This investment is another example of Toyota's 'build where we sell' philosophy and further demonstrates the company's confidence in its team members. We're proud to play a key role in providing customers with a variety of powertrain options."
He said that Toyota has made substantial investments in the U.S., with nearly 50,000 employees at 11 plants, including a joint - venture with Mazda in Alabama. Since 2018, Toyota has invested $25 billion in U.S. manufacturing and an additional $28.5 billion to support the U.S. supplier network.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said, "I appreciate this significant investment in our state. As Toyota's only plant in North America that produces this complex machinery, West Virginia will continue to prioritize economic development and provide technical jobs for our employees. Thank you, Toyota, for your commitment to growing your business in this state."
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