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The automaker has blamed a profit warning to US-imposed tariffs, while simultaneously calling on the British authorities for more active assistance.

The company, which builds its vehicles in factories across England and Wales, revised its profit outlook on Monday, marking the another downgrade in the current year. It now anticipates a larger loss than the earlier estimated £110m deficit.

Seeking Official Backing

The carmaker expressed frustration with the UK government, telling investors that despite having engaged with officials on both sides, it had positive discussions directly with the US administration but needed greater initiative from British officials.

The company called on UK officials to protect the interests of niche automakers like Aston Martin, which create thousands of jobs and add value to local economies and the broader UK automotive supply chain.

International Commerce Effects

Trump has disrupted the worldwide markets with a tariff conflict this year, significantly affecting the car sector through the imposition of a 25% tariff on 3rd April, on top of an existing 2.5 percent charge.

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

Trade Deal Criticism

Nonetheless, the manufacturer criticised the bilateral agreement, stating that the introduction of a US tariff quota mechanism adds further complexity and restricts the company's ability to precisely predict earnings for this financial year end and possibly quarterly from 2026 onwards.

Other Challenges

The carmaker also pointed to weaker demand partially because of increased potential for supply chain pressures, especially after a recent digital attack at a leading British car producer.

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

Financial Response

Stock in Aston Martin, listed on the LSE, fell by over 11 percent as markets opened on Monday at the start of the week before recovering some ground to stand 7 percent lower.

The group sold one thousand four hundred thirty cars in its third quarter, falling short of previous guidance of being broadly similar to the 1,641 cars sold in the equivalent quarter last year.

Future Plans

The wobble in demand coincides with the manufacturer prepares to launch its Valhalla, a rear-engine supercar costing around £743,000, which it hopes will boost earnings. Shipments of the vehicle are scheduled to begin in the final quarter of its financial year, though a projection of approximately one hundred fifty deliveries in those three months was below earlier estimates, reflecting technical setbacks.

Aston Martin, famous for its appearances in the 007 movie series, has started a evaluation of its future cost and spending plans, which it indicated would probably result in reduced spending in R&D compared with previous guidance of about £2bn between its 2025 to 2029 fiscal years.

Aston Martin also told shareholders that it no longer expects to generate positive free cash flow for the latter six months of its present fiscal year.

UK authorities was contacted for a statement.