Nissan pulls 2026 Ariya electric SUV from US lineup over Trump's 15% tariff on Japan

Nissan is pulling its Ariya electric SUV from the US lineup for the 2026 model year, a move that industry observers say was pushed over the edge by President Donald Trump’s 15% tariff on Japanese-built electric vehicles.The Japanese automaker told dealers it would halt Ariya imports next year, explaining in a memo that the decision would “reallocate resources and optimize its EV portfolio as the automotive landscape continues to evolve.”In a separate statement, Nissan said it is “pausing production of the M ...