President Donald Trump credited his tariffs with encouraging Toyota to move some manufacturing operations from Mexico to the United States.
In a Truth Social post Tuesday while in Turkey, Trump hailed Toyota's decision to expand production in Texas as another sign that his trade policies are driving jobs and investment back to the United States.
"Toyota is moving from Mexico to the United States (Texas!). A really big deal. Tariffs at work!" Trump wrote.
Toyota announced Monday that it will invest $3.6 billion to move production of its Tacoma midsize pickup truck from its plant in Tijuana, Mexico, to its manufacturing campus in San Antonio, Texas, CNBC reported.
The project is expected to create about 2,000 U.S. jobs, add a second assembly line, and expand the facility's annual production capacity from roughly 200,000 to 350,000 vehicles by 2030.
The announcement comes as the Trump administration has intensified its focus on reshoring manufacturing and using tariffs to encourage companies to build products in the United States rather than overseas.
Trump has repeatedly argued that tariffs protect American workers, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and reduce dependence on foreign production.
Supporters say the Toyota investment is another example of companies expanding their U.S. footprint amid the administration's trade policies.
Toyota, however, emphasized that it is not abandoning Mexico entirely.
A company spokeswoman told CNBC the automaker will maintain operations in Mexico and continue producing Tacoma pickups at its Guanajuato plant while gradually transferring production from Tijuana to Texas over the next four years.
"This investment expands Toyota's manufacturing capacity and complements our broader North American production network," the spokeswoman said.
Toyota Motor North America CEO Ted Ogawa said the expansion reflects the company's long-term commitment to American manufacturing.
"By expanding our San Antonio plant, we are deepening our commitment to American manufacturing, creating meaningful and sustainable jobs, while advancing our mission to deliver high-quality vehicles that meet the changing needs of customers today and into the future," Ogawa said in a statement.
The San Antonio facility currently builds the Toyota Tundra pickup and Sequoia SUV.
Toyota says it has invested more than $8 billion at the campus since construction began in 2003 and employs roughly 48,000 workers across the United States.
The investment also aligns with Toyota's broader plan to spend up to $10 billion more in the United States through 2030 than previously planned.
The announcement came less than a week after the Trump administration said it would not extend its trilateral trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in its current form, opting instead for annual reviews as it presses policies aimed at boosting American manufacturing and investment.