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    Okinaga

    Research Analyst at Nikkei Newspaper

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    Okinaga's questions to HONDA MOTOR CO (HMC) leadership

    Okinaga's questions to HONDA MOTOR CO (HMC) leadership • Q1 2026

    Question

    Mr. Okinaga from Nikkei inquired about the financial impact of the reduced US-Japan auto tariff, the outlook for tariffs on vehicles from Canada and Mexico, and whether Honda's strategy of emphasizing US production remains unchanged.

    Answer

    CFO Eiji Fujimura acknowledged the tariff reduction from 25% to 15% as a positive development but noted that details on timing and retroactive application are still pending. He affirmed that while Honda's preference for free trade is unchanged, the company must adapt to the 'new normal.' Mr. Fujimura reiterated the strategy to increase US production, potentially by adding a third shift, and highlighted the critical need to localize the production of core hybrid components like motors, batteries, and ECUs currently imported from Japan.

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    Okinaga's questions to HONDA MOTOR CO (HMC) leadership • Q1 2026

    Question

    Okinaga from Nikkei Newspaper asked about the financial impact of the revised US-Japan auto tariff, the outlook for tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and whether Honda's strategy to increase US production remains unchanged.

    Answer

    Eiji Fujimura, Director, Managing Executive Officer, and CFO, acknowledged the tariff reduction from 25% to 15% as a positive development but noted that details on timing are still pending. He confirmed that Honda must adapt to this 'new normal' and will continue its strategy of increasing US production and localizing core hybrid components like motors, batteries, and ECUs to mitigate future risks.

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    Okinaga's questions to HONDA MOTOR CO (HMC) leadership • Q1 2026

    Question

    Asked about the company's perspective on the recent US-Japan tariff reduction from 25% to 15%, the outlook for tariffs related to Mexico and Canada, and whether Honda's production strategy and sense of crisis regarding tariffs remain unchanged.

    Answer

    The company views the tariff reduction as a positive development but is awaiting specific details on implementation. They are adapting to the new tariff level as the 'new normal' and will continue their strategy of local production, aiming to increase US plant uptime and localize core hybrid component manufacturing to mitigate impacts.

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