German auto giant Volkswagen on Friday reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter profit and revised down its sales forecast for 2026.

VW said operating profits dived 9.5% in the 2nd quarter while sales for 2026 would slip 3%, reversing an earlier positive prediction. Will this weaken union negotiators?

German auto giant Volkswagen on Friday reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter profit and revised down its sales forecast for 2026.

Volkswagen now expects sales revenue to decline by up to three percent this year. The company announced a radical overhaul to counter costly tariffs and competition. …