
A vehicle outside a Land Rover dealership in Tucson, Arizona, USA on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
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British automaker Jaguar Land Rover says it will suspend U.S. goods for one month as it assesses the impact of the U.S. president Donald Trump‘ Customs duties on imported vehicles.
This is an interruption of the Trump administration Full tariff launch Roils Global Stocks and Send shock wave Through the automotive industry.
The U.S. president has imposed 25% tariffs on all foreign cars imported into the country, a move that took effect on Thursday. The White House also said it intends to place tariffs on certain auto parts no later than May 3.
“As we work to resolve new deal terms with our business partners, we are developing short-term lawsuits for planning, including the April shipment pause as we have a long-term to long-term plan,” a Jaguar Land Rover spokesman told CNBC via email Sunday.
Jaguar Land Rover is one of the largest automakers in the UK, calling the United States a “important market” for the company’s luxury brands.
The trade war is expected to escalate A profound impact In the global automotive industry, especially considering the globalization of supply chains and the heavy reliance on the entire manufacturing business in North America.
Indeed, the auto giants have already been in the days since Trump’s automatic tariffs came into effect answer By announcing raising prices, levying import fees, suspending production and even ruling employee plans.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer explain His administration will respond to Trump’s tariffs with a “cool and calm head” and negotiate to achieve a potential U.S. trade deal.
In addition to car exports and 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum products, the UK has been hit in numerous 10% baseline import tax This week.