Nissan to Build X-trial Model Strictly in Japan

Nissan says that continuing uncertainty over Brexit makes long-term planning for companies very difficult. Therefore, they felt it was necessary to take this step. The company had already laid off about 11 percent of its Great Britain workforce. More layoffs are likely to come after this announcement. The company currently employs about 70,000 people at this plant in Northeast England.

Nissan has been investing in new technologies hoping that they can create new models that are more desired by drivers. The company says that they still have confidence in their Sunderland employees.

The company has tried to stay out of arguments over Brexit for fear of getting used as a political football. This announcement has workers at their Sunderland, England, plant very anxious about the future of their jobs. The announcement also comes on the heels of announcements about Charles Ghosn creating even more uncertainty among workers. Employees are hopeful that company officials will greet them on February 4, 2019, with more details.