Honda and Nissan Are in Merger Talks. Why Trump’s Tariffs Will Drive Auto Consolidation.

Honda and Nissan Are in Merger Talks. Why Trump’s Tariffs Will Drive Auto Consolidation.·Barrons.com

Honda Motor and Nissan Motor are considering a merger or other partnership Wednesday, according to a report, in a sign the Japanese car makers could be fretting that Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House might hit their bottom lines. The auto industry heavyweights said in a statement Wednesday that they were “considering various possibilities for future collaboration,” but added that a final decision hadn’t yet been made. The Wall Street Journal reported that the pair had confirmed they were exploring a merger.

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