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大众高管:高关税让对美汽车出口“无意义”
Xin Hua Wang·2025-08-12 05:54

Core Viewpoint - The chairman of Volkswagen Group and CEO of Porsche, Oliver Blume, stated that the current U.S. tariffs on imported cars make it impractical for companies to effectively sell vehicles in the U.S. market, rendering exports from Germany "meaningless" [1] Group 1: Tariff Impact - The U.S. government has implemented a 25% tariff on imported cars, which officially took effect on April 3 [1] - The automotive industry, a key pillar of the German economy, is significantly affected by these tariffs [1] - In 2024, 13.1% of new cars exported from Germany are expected to be sold in the U.S. [1] Group 2: Industry Response - Volkswagen Group aims to find a fair and balanced solution to the tariff issue, targeting a more reasonable tariff level [1] - The company emphasizes the need for long-term investments and binding regulations within the automotive industry [1] - Blume indicated that regardless of product strategy and cost management, the U.S. market will remain challenging unless the tariff situation is resolved [1]