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The automaker has blamed a profit warning to US-imposed tariffs, as it urging the UK government for more active assistance.

This manufacturer, which builds its vehicles in Warwickshire and south Wales, revised its profit outlook on Monday, marking the second such revision in the current year. It now anticipates deeper losses than the earlier estimated £110m shortfall.

Requesting Official Support

Aston Martin expressed frustration with the British leadership, telling investors that while it has communicated with officials on both sides, it had positive discussions with the American government but required greater initiative from UK ministers.

The company called on British authorities to protect the interests of niche automakers like Aston Martin, which create numerous employment opportunities and add value to local economies and the broader UK automotive supply chain.

Global Trade Effects

The US President has disrupted the worldwide markets with a tariff conflict this year, heavily impacting the car sector through the imposition of a 25 percent duty on 3rd April, on top of an previous 2.5% levy.

In May, the US president and Keir Starmer reached a agreement to limit tariffs on one hundred thousand British-made vehicles annually to 10 percent. This tariff level took effect on 30th June, coinciding with the final day of Aston Martin's second financial quarter.

Agreement Concerns

However, Aston Martin expressed reservations about the bilateral agreement, stating that the introduction of a American duty quota system adds further complexity and limits the company's capacity to precisely predict financial performance for this financial year end and possibly quarterly from 2026 onwards.

Other Challenges

Aston Martin also cited reduced sales partially because of increased potential for logistical challenges, particularly after a recent digital attack at a leading British car producer.

The British car industry has been shaken this year by a digital breach on the country's largest automotive employer, which led to a manufacturing halt.

Market Reaction

Stock in the company, traded on the LSE, dropped by over 11 percent as markets opened on Monday at the start of the week before partially rebounding to stand down 7%.

The group sold one thousand four hundred thirty vehicles in its Q3, falling short of earlier projections of being roughly equal to the 1,641 vehicles sold in the equivalent quarter the previous year.

Upcoming Initiatives

The wobble in demand comes as the manufacturer gears up to release its Valhalla, a rear-engine supercar priced at around $1 million, which it hopes will increase profits. Shipments of the vehicle are scheduled to begin in the last quarter of its fiscal year, although a projection of approximately one hundred fifty deliveries in those final quarter was below previous expectations, due to engineering delays.

The brand, well-known for its appearances in the 007 movie series, has initiated a review of its future cost and spending plans, which it indicated would likely result in lower capital investment in R&D compared with previous guidance of about £2bn between its 2025 to 2029 fiscal years.

The company also told shareholders that it does not anticipate to achieve profitable cash generation for the latter six months of its present fiscal year.

UK authorities was contacted for a statement.