BMW i3 debut raises the stakes for Neue Klasse rollout

Tariffs implemented by President Trump have cost automakers at least $35.4 billion since 2025, covering imports of vehicles, parts, steel and aluminum. The cumulative tariff burden is a material headwind to auto-sector margins and profitability and is likely to pressure earnings and push up vehicle and parts prices. Expect continued supply-chain adjustments and potential margin compression for manufacturers reliant on imported inputs.

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Tariffs implemented by President Trump have cost automakers at least $35.4 billion since 2025, covering imports of vehicles, parts, steel and aluminum. The cumulative tariff burden is a material headwind to auto-sector margins and profitability and is likely to pressure earnings and push up vehicle and parts prices. Expect continued supply-chain adjustments and potential margin compression for manufacturers reliant on imported inputs.