Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the UK-based luxury automaker, has confirmed it does not plan to manufacture vehicles in the United States, amid continued uncertainty caused by US trade policies under President Donald Trump, BBC reports.
“Following articles based on comments made by the JLR CEO in the full year earnings media call, we can confirm we have no plans to build cars in the US,” a company spokesperson told the BBC.
The company, which does not currently operate any production facilities in the United States, temporarily halted exports to the US in April following the announcement of new tariffs. Shipments resumed in May, but the automaker remains cautious about its longer-term operations in the country.
Trump’s trade measures—implemented under the banner of protecting American industry—have included a 10% blanket tariff on most imports from the UK, with stricter levies on sectors such as steel, aluminum, and automobiles. Although a limited number of British car exports have been exempted from the highest tariffs, the broader landscape remains unpredictable.
Jaguar Land Rover is not alone in its hesitation. Several global carmakers, including Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis (the parent company of Chrysler), have refrained from issuing profit forecasts due to the ongoing trade volatility. Ford, meanwhile, has projected that the US tariffs will cost the company approximately $1.5 billion this year.
The effects of the tariffs extend beyond the automotive sector. In recent weeks, major companies such as Intel, Skechers, and Procter & Gamble have either lowered their financial outlooks or withheld them entirely, citing tariff-related pressures and broader economic uncertainty. Adidas has warned of potential price increases on popular shoe models in the US market, while toy maker Mattel announced plans to raise prices on some of its products to offset higher import costs.
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