The Most Imported Car Brands in the U.S.

What We’re Showing

This infographic ranks major car brands by the share of their U.S. car sales that are imported, highlighting the companies vulnerable to Trump’s 25% tariffs on automobiles. 

The data comes from Global Data and was sourced from an article by Reuters.

Key Takeaways

• The U.S. imports 100% of Jaguar Land Rover vehicles, which include luxury models like Range Rover, Land Rover, and Jaguar, primarily produced in the United Kingdom.
• China-based Geely (Zhejiang Geely Holding Group), which also owns Volvo, ranks second, importing 90% of all its cars sold in the United States.
• German and South Korean brands like Volkswagen (80%), Hyundai/Kia (65%), and Mercedes-Benz (63%) also rely heavily on imports.
• Japanese automakers such as Toyota (51%), Honda (35%), and Subaru (45%) maintain a mix of domestic and international production for the U.S. market.
• Among American automakers, Tesla has 0% imports and assembles all vehicles domestically. Meanwhile, Ford (21%) and General Motors (46%) still import a notable share of their cars.