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British firm blames US tariffs and sluggish demand in China for reversal of profit prediction for the year

Aston Martin has warned that 2025 will be another loss-making year, after its finances were knocked by US tariffs, sluggish demand in China and a delay to deliveries of its new Valhalla supercar.

The British luxury car maker had predicted as recently as April that it would achieve a landmark profit in 2025 after years of persistent losses. Even after the surprise increase in US tariffs caused a pause to deliveries in the second quarter, it was still guiding investors to a breakeven result.

However, it's now saying its losses for 2025 are likely to hit £110 million, based on the calculation for earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT).

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