Toyota is making one of its biggest commitments yet to American manufacturing, announcing a $3.6 billion investment that will dramatically expand its Texas operations while moving Tacoma truck production from Mexico to the United States.

The move will bring thousands of new jobs to Texas and marks another major win for American manufacturing as companies continue adjusting their North American production strategies.

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) said it will build a second assembly line at its San Antonio manufacturing campus, transforming the facility into an even larger hub for truck production.

The expansion will create 2,000 new full-time jobs and add 2.5 million square feet to the existing campus, doubling the plant's size by 2030. Over roughly the next four years, production of the popular Tacoma pickup will gradually shift from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Baja California in Mexico to the expanded Texas facility.

The San Antonio plant already produces the Toyota Tundra and Toyota Sequoia and employs more than 3,700 workers. With the latest investment, Toyota expects the workforce to grow to approximately 6,000 employees, while total investment in the site will reach $8.3 billion.

The announcement comes after President Donald Trump made reviving American manufacturing a central priority of his economic agenda. The administration's tariffs on imported automobiles and auto parts encouraged manufacturers to reconsider overseas production and strengthen domestic supply chains.

Toyota has acknowledged those tariffs carried significant costs. During its May earnings briefing, company officials said higher tariff expenses totaled approximately $8.8 billion during the fiscal year that ended in March.

Rather than simply absorbing those long-term costs, Toyota is now making a substantial investment in U.S. production capacity—a decision that aligns with the broader trend of manufacturers bringing more operations closer to American consumers.

The new assembly line will incorporate advanced manufacturing technology and further expand Toyota's already significant footprint in the United States, where the company now operates ten manufacturing facilities.

“Toyota’s continued investment in North America is a testament to our confidence in the region’s workforce, innovation and long-term growth potential,” said TMNA CEO Ted Ogawa.

“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.”

For Texas, the announcement means thousands of well-paying manufacturing jobs and another major industrial investment. For the broader American economy, it serves as another reminder that policies encouraging domestic production can influence where global companies choose to build, invest, and hire.

As manufacturers continue reevaluating global supply chains, Toyota's decision sends a clear signal: the United States remains one of the world's most attractive places to build vehicles, invest billions, and create the kind of skilled manufacturing jobs that strengthen American workers, communities, and the nation's industrial future.