Nissan has ceased on new orders from the US for two of its Infiniti SUV models, the QX50 and QX55, produced at the COMPAS plant in Mexico, reported Reuters.
The move comes in response to tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump and marks a reduction in Nissan’s operations at its COMPAS plant in Mexico, which it operates jointly with Mercedes-Benz.
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While production of the two Infiniti SUV models will continue for markets outside the US, Nissan did not specify how much of the output is allocated to international sales.
A Japan-based Nissan spokesperson was cited by the news agency as saying that the vehicles are also shipped to markets including the Middle East and Canada.
The Japanese automaker, however, plans to maintain two production shifts for the Rogue SUV at its Smyrna plant in Tennessee. This reverses an announcement made in January 2025, which indicated that the company would discontinue one of the shifts in April.
The company, which has been facing challenges in the US market due to an outdated product lineup and a scarcity of hybrid vehicles, is particularly affected by the new tariffs as it exports more vehicles to the US from Mexico than any other Japanese manufacturer.
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By GlobalDataIn efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs, Nissan Motor disclosed plans last month to simplify its management structure, which will see a 21% decrease in top executive positions, from 42 to 33, starting from the 2025 fiscal year.
At that time, Nissan said: “This is also part of Nissan’s commitment to improving decision-making efficiency by simplifying organizational layers and expanding the span of control. These changes are designed to empower regions and establish clear roles and responsibilities within the organisation.”
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