LONDON, April 7 — Jaguar Land Rover, a major UK-based automotive manufacturer, has announced a one-month pause in shipments of its vehicles made in Britain to the United States. This decision comes as the company assesses how to manage the impact of a 25% tariff recently implemented on imported cars.
Owned by Tata Motors, the company confirmed the temporary suspension after reports surfaced in the media. In a statement, Jaguar Land Rover stated that it is taking short-term actions, such as this shipment pause, while working on mid- to long-term strategies to address the changes in trade conditions.
The UK’s car industry, which supports 200,000 jobs, is significantly affected by the tariff. The United States is the second-largest market for British-made cars, with nearly a 20% share of imports, according to industry data from SMMT.
Jaguar Land Rover, a key player in the UK’s automotive sector, emphasized the importance of the U.S. market, where it sells various models, including the Range Rover Sport and Defender. Exports to the U.S. represent nearly 25% of its sales.
The new 25% tariff on cars and light trucks took effect on April 3, following a broader set of tariff announcements. Despite the pause, it is believed that Jaguar Land Rover has a few months’ worth of vehicle stock in the U.S. that will not be impacted by the tariff.
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