Fact check: Why is Nissan not taking orders from America for Mexican built SUVs?

1. Summary of the results

Nissan has definitively stopped taking new orders for Mexican-built Infiniti SUVs (specifically the QX50 and QX55 models) in the U.S. market ^[1]. This decision is a direct response to President Trump's implementation of 25% tariffs on car imports ^[1]. The vehicles in question are manufactured at the Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes (COMPAS), a joint venture facility with Mercedes-Benz in Mexico ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual points were omitted from the original question:

• Nissan currently maintains ample U.S. inventory that is unaffected by the tariffs ^[1]
• The company continues to produce the Rogue model at their Tennessee plant to avoid tariff impacts ^[1]
• This is not an isolated incident - other manufacturers like Stellantis are also pausing production and reassessing their operations due to the tariffs ^[3]
• Nissan is actively "reviewing production and supply chain operations" in response to these changes ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question oversimplifies what is actually a complex situation:

• It fails to specify that this only affects specific Infiniti models (QX50 and QX55), not all Mexican-built Nissan SUVs ^[1]
• It doesn't mention that this is a temporary pause for review rather than a permanent stoppage ^[1]

Stakeholder Interests:

• Domestic U.S. auto manufacturers benefit from these tariffs as they make imported vehicles less competitive
• U.S. auto workers potentially benefit from increased domestic production, as exemplified by Nissan's continued Tennessee operations
• Mexican auto industry workers and suppliers face negative impacts from reduced production
• U.S. consumers may face higher prices or reduced choices in the automotive market