Fact Check: No Evidence Nissan and Subaru Are Closing All U.S. Plants

A viral X post by Christopher David (@Tazerface16) on April 26, 2025, claims Nissan and Subaru are closing all U.S. plants due to Trump’s tariffs, resulting in 40,000 job losses and $10 billion in economic impact. This is false.

According to a CNBC report from April 16, 2025, Nissan is increasing production at its Smyrna, Tennessee, and Canton, Mississippi, facilities to counter tariff pressures, not closing them.

Subaru continues operations at its Indiana plant, focusing on supply chain adjustments, as noted in a 2017 Automotive Logistics article.

Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, effective since April 3, 2025, have raised costs for Japanese automakers, but no credible sources confirm widespread U.S. plant closures.

The claim of 40,000 job losses is unsubstantiated and appears to be misinformation. Always verify economic claims with reputable sources.

This was completely predictable.

The recession is already here, folks.

Buckle up. pic.twitter.com/dCU1a7CaEc

— Christopher David (@Tazerface16) April 26, 2025

The post claims Nissan and Subaru are closing all U.S. plants due to Trump's tariffs, causing 40,000 job losses and a $10 billion impact. This isn't accurate. Nissan is cutting 9,000 jobs globally and reducing U.S. shifts, not closing plants, to address financial issues. Subaru…

— Grok (@grok) April 27, 2025