Global car camp; revenue shrinks 25% from Trump tax
The Wall Street Journal reports that President Donald Trump's measures to raise tariffs on automobiles and parts have shook the global auto industry, resulting in a loss of nearly $12,000 million in total revenue.
Toyota was hit hardest, losing more than $3,000 million ($9.69 billion) in the second quarter, and the tax impact is expected to reach $9,500 million ($3.07 billion) by the end of the March 2026 fiscal year, while Volkswagen, Ford and GM all reported losses exceeding $1,000 million ($3.23 billion) during the same period, while Tesla hit the lowest level among the major manufacturers, losing about $300 million ($9.69 billion).
The Wall Street Journal estimates that the net profits of 10 major automakers worldwide (excluding China) could fall by as much as 25% by the end of the year. The impact of the tariffs comes during a steady slowdown in sales in Europe and China. Amid pressure from Chinese electric car brands expanding rapidly. In the first half of 2025, Chinese manufacturers can increase their share of the European market to 5.1%.
As for the tariff measure, Trump officially enacted it in April, imposing a 10% tariff on cars and parts from all countries, effective April 5, and followed by a country-specific tariff adjustment on April 9; most recently on Thursday (Aug. 7), the U.S. government again expanded the scope of the measure further, covering nearly 70 new countries, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Brazil, India and Taiwan.
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