On the Dash: Ford’s decision could give dealers more visibility into the automaker’s long-term U.S. production and allocation plans for the Nautilus. The shift highlights how tariffs and trade policy are increasingly influencing where automakers build and source vehicles. Ford’s broader manufacturing changes could affect future product availability and inventory strategies across its U.S. dealer network. Ford will stop importing the Lincoln Nautilus from China to the United States, and plans to expand production of the Lincoln brand in the U.S. starting in 2030. According to a Reuters report, the automaker has manufactured the Nautilus in Hangzhou, China, since 2024, through its joint venture, Changan Ford. Previously, the automaker cited…
