Volvo to produce US XC60 to avoid Trump tariffs

This step aims to avoid tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on imported vehicles.

XC60 is currently the second best-selling US brand model, representing over 33% of sales.

By June alone, over 21,900 units -- an increase of 22.9% compared to a year ago -- were sold.

The factory will produce the milk-hybrid versions and the hybrid plow of the model.

Volvo CEO Hékan Samuelsson said this decision would strengthen the company's position on the American market.

He added that this shows Volvo's long-term commitment to the US, where this year celebrates the 70th anniversary of her presence.

Volvo Kars Americas President Louis Rezende stressed that XC60 will come closer to American families, built by local workers, Telegrafi reports, Periscope