Nissan to cut Japanese production of top-selling US model due to tariff

Nissan will scale back production of its popular Rogue SUV in Japan over the May to July period in response to new U.S. import tariffs, according to a source familiar with the matter. The move highlights how President Joe Biden’s 25% tariff on overseas-built vehicles is disrupting global automotive supply chains.

The United States remains Nissan’s largest market, accounting for over 25% of its global sales last year. A significant portion of those vehicles, including the Rogue, are produced in Japan and Mexico, making the company more vulnerable to trade policy changes than some competitors.

The Japanese automaker is expected to cut Rogue output by around 13,000 units at its Kyushu plant — Nissan’s largest production facility located in southwestern Japan. This reduction represents more than 20% of the 62,000 Rogues sold in the U.S. during the first quarter of this year.

As a result, workers at the Kyushu facility will see reduced working hours and several non-production days, although the plant will continue running on two shifts. Nissan plans to review its production plans based on how the tariff situation evolves.