Aston Martin has announced a reduction in its vehicle exports to the United States due to heightened trade tariffs introduced under Donald Trump's economic policies.
The British luxury automaker joins a growing list of global car manufacturers grappling with mounting uncertainty stemming from evolving US trade regulations.
The company, renowned for its James Bond associations, confirmed it is currently limiting shipments to the US and instead utilizing inventory already held by its American dealerships.
The United States remains a crucial market for Aston Martin, contributing approximately one-third of its £1.6 billion in revenue for 2024.
In a statement, Aston Martin said it is closely tracking developments in the US tariff landscape and is prepared to adjust its strategy as conditions evolve.
The 25 percent import tax, introduced on April 3 as part of a broader initiative to repatriate automotive production, has disrupted global trade flows and threatened to raise production costs significantly.
Other major automakers, including Mercedes-Benz Group and Stellantis—the parent company of Jeep, Fiat, Vauxhall, and Peugeot—have also taken defensive positions in response to the volatile policy environment.
Both companies withdrew their financial guidance for 2025, citing a lack of clarity over future tariff implications.
Stellantis reported a 9 percent year-on-year decline in vehicle shipments during the first quarter of 2025, alongside falling net sales. The group had anticipated a moderate recovery this year but has now suspended those projections due to heightened market risks.
Similarly, Mercedes-Benz noted that the uncertainty caused by shifting US trade policy and potential international countermeasures has made it impossible to provide reliable forecasts. While the company operates manufacturing plants within the United States, it also relies heavily on exports from Europe, exposing it to tariff-driven cost increases.
Although Trump has since announced plans to soften certain levies to alleviate pressure on American manufacturers, industry leaders remain wary.
The revised approach exempts companies from multiple overlapping duties, such as those on steel and aluminum, and allows for temporary relief on certain imported auto components. Still, manufacturers stress that the overall volatility in trade conditions remains too severe for accurate long-term planning.
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