Honda is giving up its Ontario EV plant. It may be time to court the Chinese
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OPINION
Honda is giving up its Ontario EV plant. It may be time to court the Chinese
ERIC REGULY
EUROPEAN BUREAU CHIEF
ROME
PUBLISHED MAY 8, 2026
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Honda employees work along the vehicle assembly line in Alliston, Ont., in 2024.
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