General Motors reports $7bn earnings loss after pulling back from EVs

Core Viewpoint - General Motors will incur a one-time earnings hit of $7.1 billion in its quarterly financial results primarily due to its pullback from electric vehicles (EVs) in response to changing US policies [1][2] Financial Impact - The fourth-quarter results will be negatively impacted by $6 billion in charges related to reversals on EV investments and an additional $1.1 billion in costs associated with restructuring its China operations [1][4] - This follows a $1.6 billion write-down in the third quarter due to shifts away from EVs after a significant policy reversal under former President Donald Trump [2] Strategic Adjustments - GM's CEO, Mary Barra, had previously invested heavily in EV capacity, aiming for emissions-free cars and trucks by 2035, but is now adjusting investments based on consumer demand [3] - The company noted a slowdown in industry-wide consumer demand for EVs in North America starting in 2025, attributed to the termination of certain consumer tax incentives and less stringent emissions regulations [4] Industry Context - GM's profit warning coincides with Ford's announcement of a $19.5 billion write-off over several years due to similar policy shifts affecting the EV market [2]