Group 1 - Mercedes-Benz's stock price has dropped by 3.19%, with its market capitalization falling below €50 billion [1] - The company's net profit for the second quarter has plummeted by 69% to €957 million [3] - Revenue for the second quarter was €33.15 billion, a year-on-year decline of 9.8%, while EBIT fell by 68.56% to €1.27 billion compared to €4.04 billion in the same period last year [4] Group 2 - The company has warned that tariffs have negatively impacted sales of both cars and trucks, leading to a significant decrease in expected annual revenue compared to last year [5] - A recent agreement between the U.S. and the EU has reduced tariffs on cars exported from Europe to the U.S. from 27.5% to 15%, but this is still significantly higher than the 2.5% tariff level during Biden's term [5] Group 3 - Mercedes-Benz is undergoing a reduction in its dealership network in China, with multiple 4S stores closing down [6] - Complaints from customers indicate issues with service fees and appointment availability at remaining dealerships, highlighting operational challenges [8] - The company's sales in China have decreased by 19% to 140,400 units in the second quarter, contributing to a 7% decline in overall sales for 2024 [9]