Core Points - Nissan Motor will reduce production of its top-selling Rogue SUV in Japan due to a chip supply shortage from Nexperia, reflecting ongoing diplomatic tensions [1][5] - The output cut will amount to approximately 900 vehicles in the week starting November 10, with further reviews planned for the following week [2][3] - The Rogue was Nissan's best-selling model in the U.S. last year, with nearly 246,000 units sold [3] Production Adjustments - Nissan plans "small-scale production adjustments" at its Kyushu and Oppama plants, affecting several hundred vehicles [3][4] - The company is closely monitoring the situation and aims to minimize the impact on customer deliveries once supply stabilizes [4] Industry Context - Automakers globally are facing supply chain challenges linked to Nexperia, leading to production disruptions and staff furloughs [5] - China has banned exports of Nexperia products following the Dutch government's control of the firm, raising concerns over technology transfers [5][6] - While most of Nexperia's chips are produced in Europe, about 70% are packaged in China, complicating the supply situation further [6]