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The automaker has attributed an earnings downgrade to US-imposed tariffs, as it urging the British authorities for greater proactive support.

This manufacturer, which builds its cars in Warwickshire and south Wales, revised its profit outlook on Monday, representing the another revision this year. The firm expects a larger loss than the earlier estimated £110 million shortfall.

Requesting Official Backing

Aston Martin voiced concerns with the British leadership, informing investors that while it has engaged with representatives on both sides, it had positive discussions with the American government but needed more proactive support from UK ministers.

The company called on British authorities to protect the interests of small-volume manufacturers like Aston Martin, which create thousands of jobs and add value to local economies and the wider British car industry network.

International Commerce Effects

The US President has disrupted the global economy with a tariff conflict this year, significantly affecting the car sector through the introduction of a 25 percent duty on April 3, on top of an previous 2.5 percent charge.

In May, American and British leaders reached a agreement to cap duties on 100,000 British-made vehicles per year to 10 percent. This tariff level came into force on June 30, coinciding with the final day of Aston Martin's second financial quarter.

Agreement Criticism

However, the manufacturer criticised the trade deal, stating that the implementation of a US tariff quota mechanism adds further complexity and limits the company's ability to accurately forecast financial performance for this financial year end and possibly quarterly from 2026 onwards.

Other Challenges

Aston Martin also pointed to reduced sales partially because of greater likelihood for logistical challenges, especially after a recent cyber incident at a major UK automotive manufacturer.

UK automotive sector has been shaken this year by a cyber-attack on the country's largest automotive employer, which prompted a manufacturing halt.

Market Response

Shares in Aston Martin, listed on the LSE, fell by more than 11% as markets opened on Monday at the start of the week before partially rebounding to stand down 7%.

The group delivered one thousand four hundred thirty cars in its third quarter, missing previous guidance of being roughly equal to the 1,641 vehicles delivered in the equivalent quarter the previous year.

Future Initiatives

The wobble in sales coincides with Aston Martin gears up to release its Valhalla, a rear-engine supercar priced at around £743,000, which it expects will increase profits. Deliveries of the car are expected to start in the final quarter of its financial year, though a projection of about 150 deliveries in those final quarter was below previous expectations, reflecting technical setbacks.

The brand, famous for its roles in James Bond films, has initiated a evaluation of its upcoming expenditure and investment strategy, which it said would probably result in lower spending in engineering and development compared with earlier forecasts of about £2bn between its 2025 to 2029 fiscal years.

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

The government was contacted for a statement.