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HMD Retreats From US Market, Ends Nokia Phone Sales Amid Economic Pressures
UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – HMD Global cites tariffs and geopolitical tensions as key reasons for exiting the US smartphone market, ending new sales by July 2025 and continuing warranty support for existing customers.
- HMD Global announced in 2025 it will scale back all US operations and stop selling Nokia and HMD-branded devices in the United States.
- The decision followed challenges from a difficult geopolitical and economic environment and the impending March 2026 expiration of HMD's Nokia brand licensing deal.
- HMD has removed many Nokia phones from US listings since January 2025, disabled purchase options on its website, and quietly discontinued older models while some stock remains at retailers.
- The company affirmed its commitment to fulfilling all warranty and service responsibilities for current customers globally and pledged ongoing support for its US employees affected by the transition.
- This scaling back implies HMD will exit or drastically reduce its US presence, though it might still launch some phones before the Nokia name license expires.
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Smartphone manufacturer HMD is halting the sale of Nokia phones in the USA. The reason for this is "economic and geopolitical challenges".
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