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Trump's Tariffs Threaten UK Jobs, Automotive Production Plummets

6/30/2025

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President Trump's upcoming 25% tariffs on imported vehicles, set for April 2025, are sending shockwaves through the automotive industry. In the UK, Lotus is poised to shut down its Hethel plant, endangering 1,300 jobs as U.S. exports plummet by 55%. The UK automotive sector grapples with a staggering 33% production decline, while Japanese giants like Toyota also face steep export losses.

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President Trump's upcoming 25% tariffs on imported vehicles, set for April 2025, are sending shockwaves through the automotive industry. In the UK, Lotus is poised to shut down its Hethel plant, endangering 1,300 jobs as U.S. exports plummet by 55%. The UK automotive sector grapples with a staggering 33% production decline, while Japanese giants like Toyota also face steep export losses.