US EditionHMD Retreats From US Market, Ends Nokia Phone Sales Amid Economic Pressures
UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – HMD Global cites tariffs and geopolitical tensions for halting US phone sales but will maintain warranty and support for existing customers, the company said.
- On July 11, 2025, HMD Global, the Finnish company licensed to produce Nokia-branded devices, announced it would reduce its presence in the US market and cease selling its products there.
- HMD attributed its decision primarily to difficult international relations and economic challenges, with reports suggesting that tariffs and a tight market played significant roles.
- Since January 2025, HMD has quietly removed many Nokia devices from US listings, discontinued older models, and left some phones like the 2024 HMD Vibe still available through third parties.
- The company affirmed its commitment to fulfilling all responsibilities, ensuring warranty and maintenance services remain available for current products, and delivering comprehensive assistance through its international teams.
- HMD Global's rights to the Nokia brand in the US will come to an end in March 2026, and this reduction in operations may signal the conclusion of Nokia’s major involvement in the American market following that date.
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HMD retreats from US market, ends Nokia phone sales amid economic pressures - WorldNL Magazine
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. What just happened? Not for the first time, Nokia phones are being killed off in the United States. HMD Global, the company that licenses the Nokia brand, says it is scaling back its US operations due to the "challenging" geopolitical and economic environment. Even its own HMD-branded devices are no longer being sold from its website in the United …
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