关税猛于虎！英国5月汽车产量创1949年以来新低

Group 1 - The UK automotive industry experienced a significant decline in production, with May figures showing a 32.8% drop to 49,810 vehicles, marking the lowest level since 1949, excluding the pandemic year of 2020 [1][2] - Exports to the EU and the US, the two largest markets, fell by 22.5% and 55.4% respectively, indicating a severe impact from trade policies [1] - The decline in production is attributed to ongoing model transitions, restructuring, and the effects of tariffs imposed by the US [1] Group 2 - The reduction in tariffs on the first 100,000 UK cars imported to the US to 10% is expected to save Jaguar Land Rover millions of pounds annually [2] - The automotive sector is recognized as a key driver of international trade for the UK, with car exports to the US valued at £9 billion (approximately $12.36 billion), accounting for over 27% of total UK exports [2] - Year-to-date production in the UK automotive industry has decreased by 12.9% compared to 2024, totaling 348,226 vehicles, the lowest level since 1953 [2]