OR Nissan will reduce the Japanese production of top -notch model sales in USAhis Rogue SUVin May – July, a person told Reuters with knowledge of the subject. Japanese colossus is added to the automotive chain that change their plans in response to young people US duties.

The Trump decision to impose a 25% duties on overseas cars has overturned the global car chain. Nissan, Japan’s third -largest automaker, is more exposed than its competitors, as it was made about a quarter of its sales in the United States last year, with many of the cars being manufactured in Japan or Mexico.

Nissan plans to reduce the production of Rogue by 13,000 vehicles at its Kyushu factory in May and July, the same source said. The cut equals over one fifth of the 62,000 rogues sold to the United States in the first three months of 2025.

Employees at the Kyushu plant, the largest of Nissan, will work fewer hours from May to July, with production being interrupted a few days, the source said. The plant will continue to operate in two shifts a day, the person added. The automaker will reassess the production situation on a later date, depending on the prospects for duties, the person said.

Nissan said in a statement that it was reviewing the functions of production and supply chain to identify the best solutions for efficiency and sustainability. He said he pledged to adapt to market changes, while prioritizing the workforce and productive potential.

Rogue was the Nissan model with the most sales in the US last year, with nearly 246,000 vehicles, representing more than a quarter of total US car sales in the US. Nissan also manufactures Rogue models in Izmir, Tennessee.