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Ford to shift some Lincoln production from China to US by 2030 amid Trump tariffs
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Ford Motor Co. is reportedly planning to shift production of some Lincoln models from China to the United States starting in 2030, driven by high Trump-era tariffs and tighter restrictions on Chinese vehicle technology. CEO Jim Farley confirmed in a Reuters interview that the Lincoln Nautilus SUV imported from China currently faces a 52.5% tariff. Farley stated the decision was made as soon as the administration's policy was set, emphasizing Ford's domestic manufacturing edge. The automaker also backed a revised USMCA trade agreement. Ford officially announced that Lincoln will phase out vehicle imports from China for the U.S. market. The move reflects broader industry adjustments to trade policies and technology restrictions.
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Author: Badar Shaikh Source: Benzinga / Yahoo Finance
Ford Motor Co. is reportedly planning to shift production of some Lincoln models from China to the United States beginning in 2030, as high tariffs imposed under the Trump administration and tighter restrictions on Chinese vehicle technology reshape the automaker's production strategy.
Lincoln Nautilus Faces Tariffs Above 50%
According to a Reuters report on Wednesday, CEO Jim Farley confirmed in an interview that the Lincoln Nautilus SUV, currently imported from China, attracted a 52.5% tariff. Farley stated that Ford will begin moving production of some Lincoln vehicles to the U.S. starting in 2030.
Ford did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comment.
"We made this decision as soon as the policy of the administration was set," Farley said in the report, highlighting the automaker's domestic production capabilities.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick added, "Ford's got an edge. Domestic manufacturing has an edge."
The report also noted that rules surrounding Chinese technology in vehicles sold in the U.S. contributed to the shift in production strategy.
In an official statement released Wednesday, Farley said:
"Ford builds in America because we believe in America, and we're betting on that belief again."
The statement further confirmed that "Lincoln will phase out the importation of vehicles from China for the U.S. market."
Jim Farley Backs USMCA Revision
Earlier, during Ford's second-quarter earnings call, Farley expressed support for a renewed U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), calling it a "critical" element in Ford's business model. He noted that an "improved USMCA could be a great opportunity for the industry."
Ford also recently named its sub-$30,000 EV pickup truck the Fathom electric pickup truck. In an official statement, the automaker explained: "We named it Fathom because real depth comes from deeply understanding how you live."
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