Trump's tariffs weigh on Mercedes-Benz and Porsche
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 09 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Impact of Tariffs on German Automakers: Luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are facing challenges due to President Trump's 25% auto tariffs, resulting in decreased global sales for both companies, particularly in the U.S. market.
Future Pricing Strategies: Mercedes plans to maintain current pricing for Model Year 2025 vehicles but acknowledges that they cannot sustain this indefinitely, indicating potential price adjustments for Model Year 2026 as they monitor market conditions.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
