Lotus said this week it had no plans to shut its manufacturing base in Norfolk and assured dealers it was business as usual.
The carmaker was responding to a report over the weekend in the Financial Times suggesting it was to shift manufacturing to the US in order to bypass tarriffs.
Lotus is controlled by Geely, which took a 51% stake in the company in 2017.
In a holding statement Lotus said: “The UK is the heart of the Lotus brand—home to our sports car manufacturing, global design centre, motorsport operations, and Lotus Engineering. It is also our largest commercial market in Europe.
“Lotus Cars is continuing normal operations, and there are no plans to close the factory. We are actively exploring strategic options to enhance efficiency and ensure global competitiveness in the evolving market.
“We have invested significantly in R&D and operations in the UK, over the past six years. Lotus remains committed to the UK, and its customers, employees, dealers, suppliers, as well as its proud British heritage.”