Toyota sees $1.3B profit hit from Trump tariffs in 2 months

Group 1 - Toyota executives predict that President Trump's automobile tariffs will cost the company $1.3 billion in earnings for April and May [1] - The company reported its highest-ever annual profit last year but expects a profit decline of approximately 20$26 billion) for the year ending March 2026, down from 4.8 trillion yen ($33 billion) in the previous year [2] Group 2 - The tariffs are estimated to directly cost Toyota 180 billion yen in April and May, while currency movements are expected to have a larger impact of 745 billion yen on the full-year forecast [5] - A weaker dollar due to tariff uncertainty means reduced profits when U.S. earnings are converted back to yen [5] - Analysts warn that tariffs could lead to rising prices for consumers, potentially affecting consumer sentiment and sales [8]