US tariffs upend Japanese carmakers’ Mexico gambit – and add to Nissan’s woes
Trump has announced 25% tariffs on auto imports that are due to take effect on April 3. While the longer-term fallout remains unclear, Nissan (7201.T), opens new tab, Honda (7267.T), opens new tab, and other carmakers may need to raise sticker prices, industry experts say, including on economy models that target the most price-sensitive buyers.
Automakers may also choose to raise prices of some models rather than across the board, said Ken Miyao, CEO of research company Carnorama Japan.
Nissan has drawn up several scenarios that it can use once tariff policies are clear, CEO Espinosa said last week.
Given Nissan’s finances, it may be the first to act, Miyao said. “Nissan may not have a choice and may have to raise prices first.”
2025年4月3日 13:36 Reutersより抜粋
