The Spanish performance brand was originally meant to hit the States by the end of the decade, but that target is now officially postponed.

The Volkswagen Group includes a diverse group of brands, several of which aren’t sold in the United States. Cupra is one of them, a Spanish manufacturer owned by SEAT, but with more of a sporty edge.

The vague statement doesn’t mention tariffs, but the volatile situation in the US likely played a role in the VW Group’s decision to delay launching the Cupra brand. Originally, the company had intended to bring an electric Formentor to America,