Nissan is pulling its Ariya electric SUV from the US lineup for the 2026 model year, a move that industry observers say was pushed over the edge by President Donald Trump’s 15% tariff on Japanese-built electric vehicles.

The Japanese automaker told dealers it would halt Ariya imports next year , explaining in a memo that the decision would “reallocate resources and optimize its EV portfolio as the automotive landscape continues to evolve.”

In a separate statement, Nissan said it is “pausing production of the MY26 Ariya for the US market and reallocating resources to support the launch of the all-new 2026 Leaf, which will have the lowest starting MSRP out of all new EVs currently on sale in the US.” 3

The company added that the Ariya will remain available through existing dealer

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