Aston Martin is scaling back vehicle exports to the United States as Donald Trump’s sweeping automotive tariffs create growing uncertainty for global carmakers.
The British luxury car manufacturer, best known for its association with James Bond, is now relying on existing stock at its American dealerships rather than increasing direct imports.
The move follows the former US president’s imposition of a 25% tariff on all vehicle imports, a protectionist measure introduced on 3 April as part of a broader effort to revive domestic manufacturing.
The United States remains a crucial market for Aston Martin, accounting for roughly one-third of its £1.6 billion revenue in 2024.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Aston Martin confirmed it was “carefully monitoring the evolving US tariff situation” and “limiting imports to the US while leveraging the stock held by our US dealers”.
The company added that it would “respond to changes in the operating environment as they materialise”.
The British marque is not alone in facing challenges. Major players including Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz have also responded by withdrawing their financial outlooks for the year, citing increased market volatility and policy unpredictability stemming from the new US trade measures.
Stellantis, the parent company of brands like Jeep, Fiat, Peugeot, and Vauxhall, said it was suspending its 2025 financial guidance due to tariff uncertainty.
The company recorded a 9% decline in global vehicle shipments in the first quarter of 2025, delivering 1.22 million units, alongside a notable dip in net sales and profit.
Mercedes-Benz Group echoed similar concerns, withdrawing its current-year outlook due to what it described as “considerable uncertainty for the world economy” triggered by the US tariffs and potential retaliatory moves from other nations.
The German carmaker, which manufactures vehicles both in the US and Europe for the North American market, warned that its earnings, margins and cashflow could be impacted if the tariffs persist.
Although Trump hinted at easing the initial tariff strategy by exempting affected manufacturers from other import duties — such as levies on steel and aluminium — and allowing US automakers to apply for temporary relief on component tariffs, the outlook remains unclear.
Industry experts warn the uncertainty is already disrupting global supply chains and could inflate costs across the sector. As policy clarity remains elusive, manufacturers like Aston Martin are taking a cautious approach to protect their operations and financial forecasts.
