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

This manufacturer, which builds its cars in factories across England and Wales, lowered its profit outlook on Monday, representing the second such revision this year. The firm expects deeper losses than the earlier estimated £110 million shortfall.

Requesting Official Support

The carmaker voiced concerns with the UK government, informing investors that while it has communicated with representatives on both sides, it had productive talks directly with the US administration but needed more proactive support from British officials.

It urged UK officials to safeguard the needs of small-volume manufacturers such as itself, which provide numerous employment opportunities and contribute to local economies and the broader UK automotive supply chain.

Global Trade Effects

Trump has disrupted the global economy with a trade war this year, heavily impacting the automotive industry through the imposition of a 25 percent duty on April 3, in addition to an previous 2.5% levy.

During May, the US president and Keir Starmer reached a deal to limit tariffs on one hundred thousand British-made cars per year to 10%. This tariff level came into force on June 30, coinciding with the last day of the company's Q2.

Agreement Concerns

However, Aston Martin criticised the bilateral agreement, arguing that the implementation of a American duty quota system introduces additional complications and limits the group's capacity to accurately forecast earnings for the current fiscal year-end and possibly each quarter starting in 2026.

Other Factors

The carmaker also pointed to reduced sales partly due to increased potential for supply chain pressures, especially after a recent digital attack at a leading British car producer.

UK automotive sector has been rattled this year by a digital breach on the country's largest automotive employer, which prompted a production freeze.

Market Response

Stock in the company, traded on the LSE, fell by more than 11% as trading opened on Monday morning before partially rebounding to be 7 percent lower.

The group sold 1,430 vehicles in its Q3, falling short of previous guidance of being broadly similar to the one thousand six hundred forty-one cars sold in the equivalent quarter the previous year.

Upcoming Initiatives

Decline in sales coincides with Aston Martin prepares to launch its flagship hypercar, a rear-engine supercar costing approximately £743,000, which it hopes will increase profits. Deliveries of the car are scheduled to start in the final quarter of its fiscal year, although a forecast of approximately one hundred fifty units in those final quarter was lower than previous expectations, due to engineering delays.

Aston Martin, famous for its appearances in the 007 movie series, has started a review of its future cost and spending plans, which it said would likely result in reduced capital investment in engineering and development compared with previous guidance of about £2bn between its 2025 and 2029 fiscal years.

Aston Martin also informed investors that it does not anticipate to achieve positive free cash flow for the latter six months of its present fiscal year.

UK authorities was contacted for comment.