VW may avoid 25% Trump tariff, but BMW faces trade levy
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 06 2025
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Source: Reuters
Volkswagen Compliance: Volkswagen announced that its North American vehicles comply with the USMCA, potentially avoiding the 25% tariffs imposed by President Trump on non-compliant imports from Mexico and Canada.
BMW's Concerns: BMW stated that its vehicles made in the U.S. and Mexico do not meet USMCA rules, which could expose them to tariffs, and expressed opposition to the tariffs, citing negative impacts on customers and innovation.
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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.
