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Trump raises tariffs on EU cars to 25%, citing trade agreement violations

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:06:53 -0400

Investing.com -- President Donald Trump announced Friday that tariffs on European Union cars and trucks entering the United States will increase to 25% next week, citing the EU’s failure to comply with an agreed trade deal.

The president said the tariff hike applies to vehicles imported from the EU, while cars and trucks manufactured at U.S. plants will face no tariffs. Trump stated that over $100 billion is currently being invested in American automobile and truck manufacturing plants, which he described as a record in the industry’s history.

The United States and the European Union finalized a trade agreement in August 2025

Trump raises tariffs on EU cars to 25%, citing trade agreement violations

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:06:53 -0400

The United States and the European Union finalized a trade agreement in August 2025

Trump raises tariffs on EU cars to 25%, citing trade agreement violations

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:06:53 -0400

The United States and the European Union finalized a trade agreement in August 2025

Trump raises tariffs on EU cars to 25%, citing trade agreement violations

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:06:53 -0400

The United States and the European Union finalized a trade agreement in August 2025

Trump raises tariffs on EU cars to 25%, citing trade agreement violations

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:06:53 -0400

The United States and the European Union finalized a trade agreement in August 2025

Trump raises tariffs on EU cars to 25%, citing trade agreement violations

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:06:53 -0400

The United States and the European Union finalized a trade agreement in August 2025

Trump raises tariffs on EU cars to 25%, citing trade agreement violations

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:06:53 -0400

The United States and the European Union finalized a trade agreement in August 2025

Trump raises tariffs on EU cars to 25%, citing trade agreement violations

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:06:53 -0400

The United States and the European Union finalized a trade agreement in August 2025

Trump raises tariffs on EU cars to 25%, citing trade agreement violations

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:06:53 -0400

The United States and the European Union finalized a trade agreement in August 2025

Trump raises tariffs on EU cars to 25%, citing trade agreement violations

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:06:53 -0400

The United States and the European Union finalized a trade agreement in August 2025

Iran war boosts EV appeal as oil volatility reshapes auto outlook

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:39:57 -0400

Investing.com -- Bank of America said the ongoing conflict involving Iran is emerging as a key risk for the global automotive sector, with rising oil prices likely to accelerate the shift toward electric vehicles while posing longer-term demand risks.

The brokerage said uncertainty around the conflict remains high, with scenarios ranging from a near-term ceasefire to prolonged disruption through the second half of 2026. In more severe cases, including sustained disruption to the Strait of Hormuz and regional energy infrastructure, Brent crude could rise as high as $160–240 per barrel.

Higher fuel costs are already strengthening the case for battery electric

Iran war boosts EV appeal as oil volatility reshapes auto outlook

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:39:57 -0400

Higher fuel costs are already strengthening the case for battery electric

Iran war boosts EV appeal as oil volatility reshapes auto outlook

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:39:57 -0400

Higher fuel costs are already strengthening the case for battery electric

Iran war boosts EV appeal as oil volatility reshapes auto outlook

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:39:57 -0400

Higher fuel costs are already strengthening the case for battery electric

India reportedly lowering EU car import tariffs to 40%

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:52:44 -0400

Investing.com -- India plans to reduce tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40% from as high as 110%, as part of a free trade agreement that could be announced as early as Tuesday, CNBC reported on Monday.

The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is said to has agreed to immediately lower taxes on a limited number of cars from the 27-nation bloc with an import price exceeding €15,000 ($17,739).

The tariff will be further reduced to 10% over time, making the Indian market more accessible to European automakers like Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

India and the EU are expected

BMW cuts 2025 earnings guidance on China slowdown, U.S. tariffs

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:03:04 -0400

Investing.com -- German luxury automaker BMW on Tuesday lowered its 2025 earnings forecast, citing slow growth in China and U.S. import tariffs.

The company now expects a slight decline in group earnings before tax, revising its previous guidance that projected earnings to remain at the same level as 2024.

Additionally, BMW cut its expected return on capital employed (ROCE) for its automotive business to between 8% and 10%, down from the previous forecast of 9% to 13%.

In a statement released Tuesday, BMW also said that reimbursements of customs duties from American and German authorities, totaling a high three-digit million figure, will not

BMW cuts 2025 earnings guidance on China slowdown, U.S. tariffs

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:03:04 -0400

Investing.com -- German luxury automaker BMW on Tuesday lowered its 2025 earnings forecast, citing slow growth in China and U.S. import tariffs.

The company now expects a slight decline in group earnings before tax, revising its previous guidance that projected earnings to remain at the same level as 2024.

Additionally, BMW cut its expected return on capital employed (ROCE) for its automotive business to between 8% and 10%, down from the previous forecast of 9% to 13%.

In a statement released Tuesday, BMW also said that reimbursements of customs duties from American and German authorities, totaling a high three-digit million figure, will not

BMW cuts 2025 earnings guidance on China slowdown, U.S. tariffs

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:03:04 -0400

Investing.com -- German luxury automaker BMW on Tuesday lowered its 2025 earnings forecast, citing slow growth in China and U.S. import tariffs.

The company now expects a slight decline in group earnings before tax, revising its previous guidance that projected earnings to remain at the same level as 2024.

Additionally, BMW cut its expected return on capital employed (ROCE) for its automotive business to between 8% and 10%, down from the previous forecast of 9% to 13%.

In a statement released Tuesday, BMW also said that reimbursements of customs duties from American and German authorities, totaling a high three-digit million figure, will not

BMW cuts 2025 earnings guidance on China slowdown, U.S. tariffs

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:03:04 -0400

Investing.com -- German luxury automaker BMW on Tuesday lowered its 2025 earnings forecast, citing slow growth in China and U.S. import tariffs.

The company now expects a slight decline in group earnings before tax, revising its previous guidance that projected earnings to remain at the same level as 2024.

Additionally, BMW cut its expected return on capital employed (ROCE) for its automotive business to between 8% and 10%, down from the previous forecast of 9% to 13%.

In a statement released Tuesday, BMW also said that reimbursements of customs duties from American and German authorities, totaling a high three-digit million figure, will not

BMW cuts 2025 earnings guidance on China slowdown, U.S. tariffs

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:03:04 -0400

Investing.com -- German luxury automaker BMW on Tuesday lowered its 2025 earnings forecast, citing slow growth in China and U.S. import tariffs.

The company now expects a slight decline in group earnings before tax, revising its previous guidance that projected earnings to remain at the same level as 2024.

Additionally, BMW cut its expected return on capital employed (ROCE) for its automotive business to between 8% and 10%, down from the previous forecast of 9% to 13%.

In a statement released Tuesday, BMW also said that reimbursements of customs duties from American and German authorities, totaling a high three-digit million figure, will not

BMW cuts 2025 earnings guidance on China slowdown, U.S. tariffs

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:03:04 -0400

Investing.com -- German luxury automaker BMW on Tuesday lowered its 2025 earnings forecast, citing slow growth in China and U.S. import tariffs.

The company now expects a slight decline in group earnings before tax, revising its previous guidance that projected earnings to remain at the same level as 2024.

Additionally, BMW cut its expected return on capital employed (ROCE) for its automotive business to between 8% and 10%, down from the previous forecast of 9% to 13%.

In a statement released Tuesday, BMW also said that reimbursements of customs duties from American and German authorities, totaling a high three-digit million figure, will not

Why BMW shares were pressured this week

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:28:17 -0400

Investing.com -- BMW shares slid about 4% this week after comments at the IAA auto show raised concerns over tariffs, dealer compensation in China and weak sales in the company’s largest market.

BMW said group volumes rose 2% year-to-date through August, with growth of 6% outside China, led by strong demand in Europe and the United States.

But China volumes were down 16% over the same period, despite easier comparisons from last year when the company dealt with a brake warranty issue.

“Extrapolating at around the YTD run rate would make it difficult to narrow the FY25 China volume decline to

Why BMW shares were pressured this week

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:28:17 -0400

Investing.com -- BMW shares slid about 4% this week after comments at the IAA auto show raised concerns over tariffs, dealer compensation in China and weak sales in the company’s largest market.

“Extrapolating at around the YTD run rate would make it difficult to narrow the FY25 China volume decline to

Why BMW shares were pressured this week

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:28:17 -0400

Investing.com -- BMW shares slid about 4% this week after comments at the IAA auto show raised concerns over tariffs, dealer compensation in China and weak sales in the company’s largest market.

“Extrapolating at around the YTD run rate would make it difficult to narrow the FY25 China volume decline to

EU nears US trade deal with Airbus exemptions, Ferrari left out - Bloomberg

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:04:14 -0400

Investing.com -- The European Union is finalizing a trade agreement with the United States that would protect certain key industries from impending tariffs, with commercial aircraft manufacturer Airbus Group SE (EPA:AIR) set to benefit from exemptions.

According to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, the European Commission is close to reaching a preliminary deal that would shield commercial aircraft from some tariffs that could be imposed as early as August 1.

The agreement is also expected to create carve-outs for certain automakers, primarily German companies like BMW AG (ETR:BMWG) and Mercedes Benz Group AG (ETR:MBGn) that operate factories in the United