Key facts
- Ford plans to relocate production of certain Lincoln models from China to the United States.
- The transition is scheduled to occur in 2030.
- U.S. tariffs on vehicles imported from China, such as the Lincoln Nautilus, are substantial.
- The tariff on the Lincoln Nautilus is 52.5%.
Ford Motor intends to move the production of some of its Lincoln luxury vehicle models from China to the United States by 2030. Ford CEO Jim Farley announced the decision, stating that the move, while difficult, is essential for reinforcing the U.S. auto manufacturing sector. Farley indicated that the company made this decision shortly after the current administration's tariff policies were established. He noted that gasoline-powered cars and electric vehicles imported from China face significant tariffs, specifically mentioning the 52.5% U.S. tariff on the Lincoln Nautilus, which is the primary vehicle Ford imports from China. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick commented that domestic manufacturing holds an advantage.