Ford to move production of some Lincoln models from China to US

Business Recorder, citing Reuters, reported that Ford Motor intends to relocate assembly of certain Lincoln vehicles from China to America from 2030. Chief executive Jim Farley called the step a hard choice, yet one needed to bolster America's car production capacity. Chinese-built cars and electric vehicles already face heavy duties when they enter the American market.

The Lincoln Nautilus, which Ford mainly brings in from China, carries a US tariff of 52.5%, according to the company. Farley said Ford moved quickly once the administration's policy took shape, with tariffs as the main driver alongside the Connected Vehicle Rule. The US-built Lincolns would be sold at home as part of a plan to expand output, though Ford has not said where they will be made.

Ford also said its Nautilus no longer needs US Commerce Department approval to keep selling, following talks with officials, and about 34,000 units were sold in the US last year. Rival General Motors has said it will shift Buick Envision production from China to the US starting in 2028. Lincoln already assembles the Navigator in Kentucky and the Aviator in Chicago, shipping both to markets such as Canada, Mexico and the Middle East.