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The automaker has blamed an earnings downgrade to US-imposed trade duties, as it urging the British authorities for greater active assistance.

The company, producing its cars in factories across England and Wales, lowered its earnings forecast on Monday, representing the second such downgrade this year. The firm expects a larger loss than the earlier estimated £110m shortfall.

Requesting Government Backing

Aston Martin expressed frustration with the UK government, informing shareholders that while it has engaged with representatives from both the UK and US, it had positive discussions directly with the American government but required more proactive support from British officials.

It urged UK officials to protect the interests of small-volume manufacturers such as itself, which create thousands of jobs and contribute to regional finances and the wider British car industry network.

International Commerce Effects

Trump has disrupted the worldwide markets with a trade war this year, significantly affecting the automotive industry through the imposition of a 25% tariff on April 3, on top of an existing 2.5% levy.

During May, the US president and Keir Starmer reached a agreement to cap duties on 100,000 UK-built cars annually to 10 percent. This tariff level came into force on June 30, aligning with the final day of Aston Martin's Q2.

Trade Deal Concerns

Nonetheless, the manufacturer criticised the bilateral agreement, arguing that the introduction of a American duty quota system adds additional complications and restricts the company's capacity to accurately forecast financial performance for this financial year end and potentially each quarter starting in 2026.

Other Challenges

Aston Martin also cited reduced sales partially because of increased potential for supply chain pressures, especially following a recent digital attack at a major UK automotive manufacturer.

The British car industry has been rattled this year by a digital breach on Jaguar Land Rover, which led to a production freeze.

Financial Reaction

Shares in the company, traded on the LSE, dropped by more than 11% as markets opened on Monday morning before partially rebounding to stand 7 percent lower.

Aston Martin sold one thousand four hundred thirty vehicles in its Q3, missing earlier projections of being broadly similar to the 1,641 vehicles sold in the equivalent quarter last year.

Future Initiatives

Decline in sales coincides with the manufacturer gears up to release its Valhalla, a mid-engine supercar priced at approximately $1 million, which it expects will boost profits. Shipments of the car are expected to start in the last quarter of its financial year, though a forecast of approximately one hundred fifty deliveries in those three months was below earlier estimates, due to engineering delays.

The brand, famous for its appearances in the 007 movie series, has started a review of its upcoming expenditure and spending plans, which it indicated would likely result in lower spending in engineering and development compared with earlier forecasts of approximately £2 billion between its 2025 and 2029 financial years.

Aston Martin also informed shareholders that it does not anticipate to achieve profitable cash generation for the latter six months of its current year.

UK authorities was approached for comment.