TLDR: Nissan will close its historic Civac plant in Mexico by March 2027, currently producing just 57,000 vehicles annually at less than 30% capacity. This shutdown, part of Nissan’s global restructuring after posting a $4.5 billion loss, creates an unexpected opportunity for Chinese automakers seeking North American production amid Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexican imports.
Nissan Motor Co. plans to shutter its 60-year-old Civac plant in Jiutepec, Mexico, by March 2027, marking the end of an era for what was the Japanese automaker’s first manufacturing operation outside its home country. The closure forms part of Nissan’s aggressive Re:Nissan restructuring plan, which aims to consolidate global production from 17 plants to 10 while cutting 20,000 jobs worldwide.
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