Ford and Lincoln are seen as American brands. Still, like other global automakers, Ford and its luxury brand build vehicles globally and then import them into the U.S. Starting in 2030, Ford has plans to increase Lincoln production in the U.S. and stop importing luxury vehicles from China. The move, in Ford’s words, will help strengthen the automaker’s position as “America’s No. 1 auto producer.” Currently, Lincoln has four SUVs in its lineup. Out of the four, two, including the Aviator and Navigator, are built in the U.S. The Nautilus, which was Lincoln’s best-selling vehicle last year, is manufactured in Hangzhou, China. Ford’s latest decision, then, mostly affects the Nautilus. Things are a little trickier with the Corsair, as the current generation is coming to an end with the conclusion of the 2026 model year. The Corsair was built in Kentucky, and Lincoln was expected to move production of the SUV to China starting in 2027. With Ford’s new plans to prioritize Lincoln production in the U.S., we don’t know what will happen to the next-gen Corsair. While Ford is really pushing the American-brand-first narrative, there are many reasons for the automaker’s decision to move Lincoln production away from China, and it appears to be based on the current administration. “We made this decision as soon as the policy of the administration was set,” Ford CEO Jim Farley told Reuters. “We knew exactly what they wanted to do, and we know exactly what it meant for Ford.” Vehicles that are imported from China are subject to hefty tariffs, with the Nautilus facing a 52.5% tariff. That alone results in a difficult business case for Lincoln to continue to import the vehicle from China. Additionally, another major issue is Chinese-connected vehicle software in vehicles imported from China. The U.S. Department of