Following Nissan’s announcement of 9,000 job cuts, social media claims suggested these layoffs were a response to anticipated tariffs from President Trump’s election victory.
Claim
The claim is that Nissan’s layoffs are due to expected tariffs imposed by the incoming administration.
Fact
Nissan’s job cuts are primarily due to a significant decline in sales and a 93% drop in net profit, not related to Trump’s tariffs.
Top sources confirming this fact include:
- Reuters
- AFP
- CNN
Conclusion
False Content: The information linking Nissan’s layoffs to Trump’s tariffs is misleading and not supported by evidence.
