Jaguar Land Rover to pause shipments to US amid Trump tariffs
Jaguar and Land Rover logos are seen on the exterior of a dealership in Tigard, Oregon, United States, on May 17, 2022. (Adobe Stock Photo)
British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced it will halt shipments to the United States in April because of new trade conditions imposed by the U.S. government, including a 25% customs duty that took effect on April 3.
The company, owned by India’s Tata Motors, said in a statement that the tariff has significantly impacted its cost structure.
“The U.S. is an important market for JLR’s luxury brands. As we work to address the new trading terms with our business partners, we are enacting our short-term actions, including a shipment pause in April, as we develop our mid- to longer-term plans,” a JLR spokesperson told Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Saturday.
As one of the U.K.’s largest manufacturers by volume, Jaguar sells approximately 400,000 units annually—including Range Rover Sport, Defender, and other models—with the U.S. accounting for nearly a quarter of its global exports.
JLR noted that several months’ worth of inventory is already available at its U.S. dealerships, and these vehicles will not be subject to the newly imposed tariffs.
The U.K.’s automotive industry, which directly employs over 200,000 people, is particularly vulnerable to the new trade measures. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the U.S. is the second-largest importer of UK-built vehicles after the European Union, representing nearly 20% of total exports.
Jaguar’s decision follows a similar move by Japanese automaker Nissan, which recently announced a pause in production of its INFINITI QX50 and QX55 crossover models—both manufactured in Mexico.
However, the company added that it will ramp up production of the Nissan Rogue at its U.S. facilities to circumvent the tariffs.
