Reuters Context

Automotive Supply Chain Reshoring Impact Explorer

Ford shifting Lincoln SUV assembly from China to US domestic facilities
China Baseline Freight Lane (~38 Days)
US Domestic Supply Rail/Truck Lane (~5 Days)
Model Parameters Lincoln Luxury SUV
Annual Assembly Volume 45,000 units
Import Tariff Rate (China → US) 27.5%
Container Freight Rate (per Unit) $3,200
US Hourly Wage Rate (Union Labor) $62/hr
China Hourly Wage Rate $14/hr
US Retooling CAPEX ($M) $180M

Landed Cost Comparison
China Baseline Landed Cost: $48,350
US Reshored Landed Cost: $46,120

Reshoring Analysis Complete

Landed Cost Savings: $2,230 per unit.
CAPEX Payback: 1.79 years.
China Landed / Unit
$48,350
Base assembly + Duty + Ocean
US Reshored / Unit
$46,120
US Assembly + Regional Supply
Net Annual Savings
$100.35M
45,000 unit volume
CAPEX Payback
1.79 Yrs
$180M Retooling Investment
Lead Time Saved
33 Days
38d Ocean → 5d Domestic
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