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Jaguar Land Rover Resumes US Vehicle Shipments Despite 25% Tariff Uncertainty

The automaker restarts exports to its largest market after a month-long pause, as trade talks between the US and UK show no significant progress.

Overview

  • Jaguar Land Rover restarted shipments to the US on May 1 after halting them on April 7 due to the imposition of a 25% import tariff by the Trump administration.
  • Vehicles currently en route to the US are expected to arrive around May 20, potentially incurring steep tariffs unless a trade agreement is finalized by then.
  • The tariffs could increase the price of JLR’s models significantly, with the Range Rover Evoque potentially costing $12,500 more if the full tariff impact is passed on to consumers.
  • President Trump recently suspended planned tariffs on auto parts and provided relief on aluminum and steel import taxes, easing some pressure on the broader automotive industry.
  • The US remains JLR’s largest market, accounting for £6.5 billion of its £30 billion annual revenue, with no immediate plans announced for a US-based production facility.