Volkswagen flags a tough year ahead as 2025 profit halves on tariffs, China competition

Operating profit fell by more than 50% year-over-year, with Volkswagen attributing the decline to U.S. tariffs, adverse currency effects and a strategic shift at Porsche. The steep drop signals material margin pressure and creates downside risk for VW earnings and near-term share performance.

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Operating profit fell by more than 50% year-over-year, with Volkswagen attributing the decline to U.S. tariffs, adverse currency effects and a strategic shift at Porsche. The steep drop signals material margin pressure and creates downside risk for VW earnings and near-term share performance.