According to Bloomberg, citing The Times, employees were informed on Friday night about the potential job cuts. The company is facing higher production and operating costs at a time when vehicle sales have declined significantly.

US tariffs have added further pressure by affecting global vehicle trade and increasing costs for British automakers.

Jaguar Land Rover, one of the UK’s largest carmakers, owns the Jaguar and Land Rover brands and has a significant presence in international markets.

The proposed workforce reduction is expected to form part of the company’s efforts to deal with rising costs and weaker demand. However, the report did not specify which departments or locations would be most affected.