VW pledges ‘huge’ US investments as it seeks separate trade deal with Donald Trump
German auto group lowers return-on-sales estimate after taking €1.3bn tariff hit
German auto group lowers return-on-sales estimate after taking €1.3bn tariff hit

Europe’s largest carmaker among hardest hit by Trump’s trade war

Higher levies mean rising costs for importing into the US, parts procurement and supply chain adjustments

US president has threatened to raise levies to 25% if EU does not implement last year’s trade deal

Analysts warn Europe’s largest carmaker may struggle to lift margins despite historic restructuring

The risks of decline go far beyond any single company

Levies on cars and trucks exported to US will be imposed ‘next week’ unless companies manufacture at American plants