Aston Martin warns of losses amid US tariffs

OCT 6 - Aston Martin Lagonda has warned of further losses as it faces US tariffs, and also raised fears over supply chain pressures from Jaguar Land Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Aston Martin Lagonda has issued a second downgrade to its financial outlook, warning of increased losses exceeding £110 million due to US tariffs and supply chain disruptions, including those stemming from the Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack.
- The luxury carmaker’s shares tumbled by as much as 11% following the announcement, reflecting concerns over reduced wholesale volumes predicted to drop by a mid-high single-digit percentage.
- The firm attributed its struggles to the global macroeconomic environment, particularly the ongoing impact of US tariffs and China’s ultra-luxury car taxes, affecting performance in North America and Asia.
- Aston Martin is engaging with the US and UK governments for clarity on tariff quotas and hopes its Valhalla model will help improve profitability significantly by 2025-26.
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BYD Reports Sales Surge in UK and Kenya as Aston Martin Warns of Losses - October 2025
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