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Ford to boost Lincoln production in US from 2030, phase out China imports
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Ford Motor Company announced on August 12, 2026, that it will increase production of its Lincoln vehicles in the United States starting in 2030, while phasing out imports of the vehicles from China for the US market. The Detroit automaker expects the move to generate thousands of direct and indirect US jobs. Ford had previously announced in 2023 that its next-generation Lincoln Nautilus would be imported from China, marking the first time the brand brought a vehicle from China to the US. The Lincoln Navigator and Aviator models are currently assembled in Louisville, Kentucky, and Chicago, respectively, and will continue to be exported to Canada, Mexico, and the Middle East. CEO Jim Farley framed the decision as a bet on American manufacturing, noting it is a path most competitors are not taking. The announcement comes amid President Donald Trump's automotive tariffs and uncertainty surrounding the USMCA North American trade deal. Ford reported assembling over 2 million vehicles in the US last year, more than any other automaker.
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Ford Motor announced Wednesday that it will increase production of its Lincoln vehicles in the United States beginning in 2030, while phasing out imports of the vehicles from China for the U.S. market.
Key Announcements
- Ford will boost Lincoln production in the U.S. starting in 2030
- The company will phase out importing Lincoln vehicles from China for the U.S. market
- The increased production is expected to generate "thousands of direct and indirect U.S. jobs"
Background
Ford stated in 2023 that its next-generation Lincoln Nautilus would be imported from China, marking the first time the brand brought a vehicle from China to the U.S.
The company said the Lincoln Navigator and Aviator models are currently assembled at plants in Louisville, Kentucky, and Chicago, respectively. Both models will continue to be exported to markets including Canada, Mexico, and the Middle East.
Executive Statement
"Lincoln is a quintessentially American brand, and Ford is America's automaker. This wasn't necessarily the easiest path. In fact, it's a path most of our competitors aren't choosing to take. But Ford builds in America because we believe in America, and we're betting on that belief again."
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— Jim Farley, CEO, Ford Motor Company
Context
The announcement comes amid Ford's ongoing emphasis on U.S. manufacturing, particularly in light of President Donald Trump's automotive tariffs and uncertainty surrounding the USMCA North American trade deal.
Farley previously told CNBC that he wants Ford to be rewarded for its efforts to produce vehicles domestically, and that other automakers relying on imported vehicles — such as General Motors and Toyota Motor — should face more penalties.
Ford's U.S. Production Footprint
Ford reported it assembled over 2 million vehicles in the U.S. last year — more than any other auto manufacturer — including 311,000 units for export to more than 60 international markets.
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Ford to shift Lincoln production from China to US by 2030