Ford Shifts Lincoln Production to United States by 2030

Ford Motor Company announced Wednesday that it will increase production of Lincoln vehicles within the United States starting in 2030. The automaker is phasing out imports of Lincoln vehicles from China for the U.S. market, a move that reverses a 2023 decision to import the next-generation Lincoln Nautilus.

CEO Jim Farley described the shift as a bet on American manufacturing, stating that the strategy is expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect U.S. jobs. The decision follows increased pressure from automotive tariffs under President Donald Trump and ongoing uncertainty regarding the USMCA trade deal. Farley suggested that competitors with heavier reliance on imports, including Toyota Motor and General Motors, should face greater penalties.

Ford continues to assemble the Lincoln Navigator and Aviator in Chicago and Louisville, Kentucky. The company will maintain exports of these specific models to Mexico, Canada, and the Middle East.