Nissan Eyes Global Factory Sharing with Chinese Partner Amid Restructuring
Nissan operates as a Japanese automobile company which plans to distribute its worldwide manufacturing capabilities to Dongfeng because it faces declining sales while it modifies its international business structure.
Nissan published this possible development through a BBC announcement which stated Dongfeng could join the company's global production network. The company announced factory shutdowns for seven facilities together with the elimination of 11,000 jobs. Nissan maintains global operations with 130,000 staff members worldwide who work at 6,000 positions throughout its Sunderland UK facility but it did not disclose specific locations that would be affected by layoffs.
During a Financial Times conference Nissan executive Ivan Espinosa emphasized his company's dedication to the UK by announcing new Sunderland vehicle production while ruling out any Sunderland facility relocation for the short term.
The deepening ties between Dongfeng and Nissan emerge as the UK handles its complicated trade relationships with China. A new UK-US trade deal has caused concern in Beijing because it removes former Trump-era metal and car tariffs. The UK government states that the investment agreement does not restrict Chinese investments but the deal contains regulations that force the UK to synchronize its steel and aluminum supply chain security with U.S. requirements.
Through official channels China's London embassy spokesperson demanded clarification from the UK while stating that China will take action to protect its national interests.
Nissan has initiated workforce reductions following its previous November announcement which included 9,000 job cuts that now total 15,000 positions. The company initiated these measures to decrease its worldwide production capacity by 20% because it faces weak demand in major markets like the United States and China.
Nissan operates through a long-term joint venture with Dongfeng to manufacture vehicles in Wuhan for twenty years despite facing market competition in the Chinese market.
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