09.04.2025 08:01
The new tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump has created a shockwave among global automotive giants. Brands like Nissan and Volvo have announced that they will move their production to the U.S., while German-based brands have halted shipments of vehicles sent to the U.S. On the other hand, it is reported that there is a 50-day supply of new cars left in the U.S. market.
According to the news by Kaan Zenginli from Türkiye Gazetesi, the new tax tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump have caused a significant stir in the global economy. Trump announced to the public that high customs duties would be applied to many countries, especially China. Many sectors were affected by the new tariffs. However, the automotive sector took the deepest hit.
NISSAN MAKES INVESTMENT DECISION IN THE U.S.
Especially European and Asian automotive giants have started to reconsider their investment and production decisions. The Japan-based automotive company Nissan has made an investment decision in the U.S. for the production of its flagship Rogue following the customs duties announced by Trump. The Nikkei news agency reported that other Asian automotive giants might also make similar decisions. Swedish Volvo has signaled an increase in its production in America, announcing that more models are being considered for production at its South Carolina plant.
900 WORKERS TEMPORARILY LAID OFF
Stellantis has suspended operations at its production facilities in Canada and Mexico for a certain period while temporarily laying off 900 workers. The British car manufacturer Land Rover has also halted exports to America for a month. It has been indicated that a similar move could come from the German manufacturer Mercedes. In a statement from the company, it was mentioned that new period plans are being prepared. It was announced that Audi, the luxury car brand of the Volkswagen Group (VW), has suspended vehicle deliveries to the U.S. due to the additional tariffs implemented by Trump.
VEHICLES ARE BEING WITHDRAWN
According to the German magazine Automobilwoche, Audi has sent a letter to its dealers stating that all vehicles entering the U.S. after April 2 will be temporarily held and not delivered to dealers. Dealers have been asked to focus on reducing their stock. It was noted that Audi currently has 37,000 vehicles in the U.S. that are not affected by the new tariffs. According to reports in the German press, Audi's parent company Volkswagen has temporarily halted vehicle deliveries from Mexico and ports by train.
50 DAYS OF NEW CARS LEFT
It is reported that there are approximately 50 days' worth of new car stock in America. With the increase in tariffs, prices are expected to rise by 10%. For this reason, there was a surge in vehicle sales points over the weekend. According to an analysis, visitor traffic to brands increased by 30%.