Nissan Motor is considering shifting some production of its Rogue SUV, a key model for the US market, from a Japanese factory to the US as early as this summer, Nikkei reported. This move is a direct response to new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, marking the first reported instance of Japanese production being moved to avoid the tariffs' impact.
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Leading chipmakers and packagers, including TSMC and Intel, are slowing their expansions in Japan and Malaysia due to sluggish demand for older chips and tariff uncertainties. Companies like ASE Technology and SPIL are also scaling back Malaysian expansion plans, adopting a 'wait-and-see' approach alongside numerous other chip suppliers.
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Sales of electric vehicles in Japan plunged 33% year-on-year in 2024 to 59,736 units, marking the first decline in four years. EVs accounted for less than 2% of total vehicle sales, the lowest among major advanced economies. While global EV sales continue to grow, albeit at a slower pace, Japan's slow adoption of EVs is increasingly apparent. Nissan maintained its top spot, while China's BYD saw growth thanks to a new model.
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