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    July 9, 2026

    AMU: Toyota to shift Tacoma production back to Texas as USMCA review continues

    Written by Nicholas Bell

    This piece was first published by Aluminum Market Update (AMU), SMU’s nonferrous sister publication. To learn about AMU, visit their website or sign up for a free trial.

    Toyota Motor North America plans to invest $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio manufacturing campus. Its plan includes returning some Tacoma production to Texas. The company’s decision to realign North American production resulted in moving production of the midsize pickup to Mexico. 

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