Ford Motor Co. projects a $1.3 billion tariff refund for levies paid between February 2025 and March 2026, with $700 million allocated to Ford Blue and $500 million to Ford Pro, per CFO Sherry House’s April 29 earnings call. However, the automaker anticipates a $1 billion full-year tariff impact in 2026 from remaining duties. The company also faces ongoing supply chain pressure, including disruptions from a fire-damaged Novelis aluminum facility now expected to resume full operations later this month. Ford joins other major automakers preparing for significant tariff-related financial adjustments in 2026.
The automaker is still prepping for a $1 billion hit from tariffs in 2026 while projecting sizable commodity headwinds.
Dive Brief:
- Ford Motor Co. is projecting $1.3 billion in tariff refunds for invalidated levies it paid between February 2025 and March 2026, according to the automaker’s latest earnings call.
- The returns will primarily benefit its Ford Blue and Ford Pro business divisions, with the former expected to account for $700 million and the latter $500 million, CFO Sherry House said on the April 29 call.
- However, the company did not predict when it might begin receiving the returned funds while stating it was preparing for a $1 billion full-year impact from still intact tariffs.
Dive Insight:
Ford is one of several major automakers that are planning for massive tariff refunds in 2026, with General Motors
Source: Supply Chain Dive
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