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

This manufacturer, which builds its cars in factories across England and Wales, revised its profit outlook on Monday, representing the another downgrade this year. It now anticipates deeper losses than the earlier estimated £110 million deficit.

Seeking Government Backing

The carmaker voiced concerns with the UK government, telling investors that despite having engaged with officials from both the UK and US, it had productive talks directly with the American government but required more proactive support from British officials.

It urged UK officials to safeguard the interests of niche automakers like Aston Martin, which create thousands of jobs and contribute to regional finances and the broader UK automotive supply chain.

International Commerce Impact

The US President has shaken the worldwide markets with a trade war this year, significantly affecting the automotive industry through the imposition of a 25% tariff on April 3, in addition to an existing 2.5 percent charge.

In May, American and British leaders agreed to a deal to cap duties on one hundred thousand British-made vehicles annually to 10 percent. This tariff level came into force on 30th June, aligning with the last day of Aston Martin's second financial quarter.

Trade Deal Concerns

However, the manufacturer expressed reservations about the bilateral agreement, arguing that the introduction of a US tariff quota mechanism adds further complexity and limits the company's ability to accurately forecast financial performance for the current fiscal year-end and possibly quarterly from 2026 onwards.

Other Factors

Aston Martin also cited weaker demand partially because of increased potential for supply chain pressures, particularly after a recent cyber incident at a major UK automotive manufacturer.

UK automotive sector has been rattled this year by a cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover, which led to a manufacturing halt.

Market Response

Stock in Aston Martin, traded on the London Stock Exchange, dropped by more than 11% as trading opened on Monday at the start of the week before partially rebounding to stand down 7%.

Aston Martin sold one thousand four hundred thirty cars in its third quarter, missing earlier projections of being roughly equal to the 1,641 vehicles sold in the equivalent quarter last year.

Future Initiatives

The wobble in sales coincides with Aston Martin prepares to launch its flagship hypercar, a mid-engine supercar priced at approximately £743,000, which it hopes will increase earnings. Shipments of the car are expected to begin in the final quarter of its fiscal year, though a forecast of approximately one hundred fifty deliveries in those three months was lower than earlier estimates, due to engineering delays.

Aston Martin, well-known for its roles in James Bond films, has initiated a review of its future cost and investment strategy, which it said would probably result in reduced capital investment in R&D versus earlier forecasts of about £2bn between its 2025 and 2029 fiscal years.

The company also informed investors that it no longer expects to achieve profitable cash generation for the second half of its current year.

The government was contacted for a statement.