Nissan will pause US orders of Mexican-built Infiniti SUVs
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Nissan Motor Co. decided to stop selling a pair of Mexican-built Infiniti SUVs in the US market, in response to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on car imports.
From Bloomberg
Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on U.S. auto imports kicks in Thursday, and the levies look set to upend the industry.
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Auto workers voiced uncertainty and hope outside a Stellantis assembly plant in central Mexico that was scheduled to begin a month-long pause in production Friday as the maker of brands including Jeep...
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Japanese automakers have long relied on the "dependable and affordable" appeal of their economy cars to drive U.S. sales, thanks in part to low-cost production in Mexico. Now, U.S. President Donald Trump is turning that business model on its head.
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Car companies like Ford and Dodge-owner Stellantis are responding to Trump's auto tariffs with discounts, fees, and production stoppages.
Automaker Stellantis announced a partial suspension of production in Mexico as vehicle manufacturers around the world adjust to new tariffs.
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General Motors, Nissan to boost production at US plants due to Trump tariffsGM CEO Mary Barra hinted at this shift during an earnings call earlier this year, emphasizing the company’s capacity to adapt.
The move is a response to a 25% tariff on automotive imports, but production is expected to continue for other markets. However, previous reports have indicated the crossovers are on track to be discontinued in December.
Nissan announced their intention to cut shifts in Smyrna earlier this year. But now, the car company has changed course to avoid the tariffs on Mexico and Japan.
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President Donald Trump announced last week that he will impose a 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles, light trucks and some auto parts. After signing the order last week, Trump said the auto tariff would go into effect on Wednesday, April 2 and begin to be collected on Thursday, April 3.
TOKYO -- Nissan Motor will suspend production at one of two vehicle assembly lines at its CIVAC plant in Mexico, Nikkei learned Thursday. The Japanese automaker uses the line as needed to adjust its production levels, and last brought it online in 2023 to assemble sedans.