Nissan Motor Co. is reportedly planning to cut its workforce in the United States by approximately 1,500 to 2,000 employees by the end of the year. The automaker is also considering reducing its production output in the U.S. by about 25% as part of its strategic review.
The company is expected to close one production line at its Smyrna plant in Tennessee as early as April, with another line closure at its Canton plant in Mississippi anticipated in the fall or later. Nissan plans to inform its business partners of these intentions in the coming weeks, while also assessing its investment strategy and electric vehicle production plans in the U.S.
A spokesperson for Nissan, Shiro Nagai, mentioned that the reports are not based on the company's official statements, and therefore, Nissan will not comment further on the matter.
