British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a one-month suspension of shipments to the US as it evaluates the implications of newly imposed tariffs by US President Donald Trump.
The automotive industry is currently facing turmoil as global stocks are disrupted and companies grapple with the effects of the Trump administration’s broad tariff implementation.
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Last week a 25% tariff on all foreign cars imported into the US was enforced, affecting the global car industry, which is highly integrated with North American manufacturing operations.
Jaguar Land Rover said the US represents a key market for its luxury brands.
The company sells around 400,000 Range Rover Sports, Defenders, and other models each year, with exports to the US making up nearly a quarter of its total sales, according to Reuters.
Jaguar Land Rover spokesperson told CNBC via email: “As we work to address the new trading terms with our business partners, we are enacting our planned short-term actions including a shipment pause in April, as we develop our mid- to longer-term plans.”
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By GlobalDataThe White House also plans to introduce tariffs on certain auto parts by 3 May.
Following the enactment of Trump’s auto tariffs, several car manufacturers have announced measures such as price increases, import fees, production halts, and potential staff layoffs.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that his government would respond to the US tariffs with “cool and calm heads”, as discussions for a potential trade deal with the US continue.
The UK, along with other nations, has been subjected to a 10% baseline import duty on top of the 25% tariff on car exports and steel and aluminium products.
In a similar move, Nissan has halted new orders from the US for two of its Infiniti SUV models, the QX50 and QX55, which are manufactured at the COMPAS plant in Mexico, as a direct response to the tariffs.
Last week in a statament, JLR said its business is resilient and accustomed to changing market conditions. ‘Our priorities now are delivering for our clients around the world and addressing these new US trading terms,’ the company said.
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