Ford Gains Tariff Advantage with Majority US Production

Since President Donald Trump imposed 25 percent tariffs on imported vehicles in early April, Ford Motor Company has found itself relatively advantaged compared to rivals due to its extensive U.S. manufacturing footprint. CEO Jim Farley highlighted that while Ford has faced increased costs—potentially up to $1.5 billion this year—the company's strategy of producing 80 to 85 percent of parts domestically cushions some tariff impacts. Farley indicated that the tariffs might remain for at least three years, and the company is actively considering shifting production of models like the Ford Maverick from Mexico to the U.S., provided the economics align. However, fully localizing parts supply remains challenging because some components have not been produced domestically for decades, making re-shoring cost-prohibitive. Financial analysis supports Ford's relative advantage, showing it has the second-lowest per-vehicle tariff cost increase, which helps Ford absorb costs better than many competitors. Ford continues to collaborate with the Trump administration to balance affordability with increased domestic manufacturing, while preparing for ongoing tariff-related complexities.