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Ford boosts US Lincoln production as it phases out imports from China
Fox Business • • business
Key Points:
- Ford Motor Company plans to expand U.S. production of Lincoln vehicles starting in 2030, aiming to stop importing Lincoln models from China for American customers.
- The expansion is expected to create thousands of direct and indirect U.S. jobs, though Ford has not disclosed investment amounts or specific plant locations.
- Currently, the Lincoln Nautilus is built in China and imported to the U.S., but the company did not confirm if this model’s production will shift to the U.S. under the new plan.
- The move occurs amid ongoing industry challenges from tariffs and global trade uncertainties, with Ford reporting significant costs related to tariffs in recent years.
- Ford already produces several Lincoln models domestically and leads U.S. automakers in vehicle assembly, exports, and hourly manufacturing employment.
