May 29, 2025 | Why is Nissan failing and what speed bumps lie ahead?

Nissan is planning to cut 20,000 jobs and may shut down factories in Japan. What’s behind the crisis at Japan’s No. 3 automaker — and can a new CEO turn things around? This episode explores the failed merger with Honda, ongoing financial trouble and how U.S. auto tariffs are adding to the pressure. Originally released as a video on the Japan Today Spotlight YouTube channel. 🎥 Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/AKTlU_QHeVA 🎙️ Hosted by Jeff Richards, from the Japan Today newsroom in Tokyo.