Nissan Motors has reportedly reduced production levels at its manufacturing facility in Mexico by approximately 50%, as part of a broader strategy to cut costs in response to sluggish sales in the US market, according to a recent report by Nikkei Asia.

The automaker's decision comes as it faces the need to reassess its supply chain strategy in light of incoming US President Donald Trump's plans to increase tariffs. This move is expected to have significant implications for Nissan's operations and its joint venture manufacturing plant with Mercedes-Benz in Aguascalientes, central Mexico.

The production cut underscores the challenges faced by automakers operating in a rapidly changing global trade environment, as they navigate shifting market demands and evolving political landscapes.