Volvo Cars on Tuesday announced plans to produce a new hybrid model in the US as its supply chain continues to feel the pressure from President Trump’s tariffs.

The Swedish automaker is aiming to add a next-generation hybrid model to the production line at its Ridgeville, South Carolina plant near Charleston before 2030, the company said in a press release.

“The Charleston plant is foundational to our strategic growth plan for the US,” Luis Rezende, president of Volvo Cars Americas, said in a statement Tuesday.

The Swedish automaker is aiming to add a next-generation hybrid model to the production line at its Ridgeville, South Carolina plant. AFP via Getty Images

“By adding another model into production here, we’ll take a big step toward realising the full potential of our local manuf

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