NISSAN CEO EYES US MANUFACTURING AMID TARIFF PRESSURES

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THU, JUL 2, 2026

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Nissan President and CEO Ivan Espinosa outlined plans to expand US investment while confronting mounting tariffs on Mexican-made vehicles. The company faces a 25% tariff rate on cars produced south of the border.

Espinosa addressed the dual challenges facing Nissan's North American strategy during an appearance on Bloomberg Surveillance. The 25% tariff on Mexican-manufactured vehicles is reshaping the automaker's production calculus, making domestic US manufacturing increasingly attractive despite higher labor costs. The CEO discussed autonomous driving development as a key growth area, reflecting industry-wide investment in self-driving technology. His comments signal Nissan's commitment to keeping production closer to major markets rather than relying on lower-cost Mexican facilities. The tariff environment has pushed multiple automakers to reassess supply chain strategies. Espinosa's focus on US manufacturing investment aligns with broader industry trends toward nearshoring production to avoid trade barriers. Nissan joins competitors grappling with how protectionist policies reshape vehicle production and pricing across North America.

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