Jaguar Land Rover Reduces Revenue Due to US Tariffs

• JLR reported a decline in revenue due to US tariffs.
• The company is cutting up to 500 jobs in the United Kingdom.
• The new agreement with the US lowers tariffs on automotive exports.

The company Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced a revenue drop of 49.4% in the first quarter, which ended on June 30, due to declining sales and the impact of US tariffs. Revenue before taxation amounted to £351 million, while income fell by 9.2% to £6.6 billion.

US tariffs had "a significant and immediate impact on revenue and cash flows" for the company. However, JLR believes that the new trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the US will reduce financial losses from tariffs in the future.

The company also announced a reduction of up to 500 management positions in the United Kingdom, which represents 1.5% of its workforce. JLR's Chief Executive, Adrian Mardell, stated that the company's results reflect "challenging global economic conditions."

JLR suspended new shipments to the US in April but resumed them in June, expecting a new trade agreement for the automotive sector. Sales in North America fell by 12.2% year-on-year in connection with the pause in exports.

Since the signing of the agreement, tariffs on automobiles manufactured in the United Kingdom and exported to the US have decreased from 27.5% to 10% as of June 30. It was also announced regarding a trade agreement between the EU and the US on July 27, which will reduce tariffs for JLR vehicles manufactured in the EU.

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