General Motors has suspended exports of a small number of U.S.-manufactured vehicles to China as the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs continues to reshape the global automotive industry.
On Thursday, GM notified employees and dealers involved in its export business that it would cease shipping vehicles from the United States to China.
“Due to significant changes to economic conditions, we have decided to restructure The Durant Guild and correspondingly optimize GM China’s operations,” a company spokesperson said.
As part of its restructuring efforts, GM is revamping the Durant Guild, a premium import division established in 2022 and named after its founder, Billy Durant. The division focused on bringing high-end models like the GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe to the Chinese market. According to the company spokesperson, GM’s U.S. vehicle imports through the Durant Guild accounted for less than 0.1% of its total sales volume in China.
During the first quarter of the year, the company recorded sales of 443,000 vehicles in China, where it manufactures models through partnerships with local Chinese automakers. GM also revised its profit forecast for the year, anticipating a potential financial impact of up to $5 billion from auto tariffs, according to the Associated Press.
GM China told the Global Times that, since its establishment, the premium import division has faced challenges due to major shifts in economic conditions, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, and declining demand. As a result, the company has decided to reorganize The Durant Guild and streamline GM’s China operations.
The U.S. automaker stated that it is assessing alternative options for premium imports, taking into account market conditions, consumer demand, and policy developments.
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