Nissan to export Murano SUV from Tennessee.
First American-made Nissan sold in Japan since the 1990s.
Part of a broader trend among Japanese automakers.
Briefing: Nissan joins Toyota, Honda in plans to export U.S. cars to Japan
Strategic angle: Nissan will export the Murano SUV built in Smyrna, Tennessee beginning early next year, marking a significant return of American-made cars to Japan.