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Tariff Costs Are Starting to Bite US Automakers and Their Customers

UNITED STATES, JUL 22 – Tariffs imposed by the U.S. administration have increased production costs and forced European automakers like Volkswagen and BMW to reconsider pricing and supply strategies, industry sources said.

  • In Germany's auto sector, President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs remain in effect, and wider country-specific duties launch on August 1st.
  • Despite their protective goal, the Trump administration claims tariffs will bring supply chains back to the U.S., though they also cause global consequences.
  • General Motors reported a more than $1 billion drop in profits, attributing part of the fall to tariffs and warning that worst impacts may still lie ahead.
  • Facing higher costs, Volkswagen and BMW consider boosting U.S. production to bypass tariffs.
  • Looking ahead, ongoing U.S.-EU negotiations could resolve tariff disputes, while companies invest in R&D to reduce reliance on imported components.
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Trump's import tariffs hit the US car market hard: a recent analysis shows that 92 percent of affordable vehicles come from abroad and are significantly more expensive due to the 25 percent tax.

Lean Right

Do the US and the EU sacrifice our automakers for their customs debt? VDA CEO Müller warns: EU counter-tariffs would hit corporations hard.

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Center

The clock is ticking: from 1 August, US tariffs could hit Europe. Chancellor Merz is betting on negotiations, Brussels is preparing counterattacks.

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Germany is hoping for a reasonable trade deal with the US, but is also bracing for a shock. Washington insists on a high basic tariff rate for European goods and is reportedly not prepared to lower car tariffs.

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RTV Slovenija broke the news in on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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