Volkswagen Check because of the new US tariff Against Mexico adjustments in the US business. “In response to the new tariffs, we activate a comprehensive emergency plan to protect our shops, supply chains, dealers and consumers,” said Volkswagen of America.
The group takes immediate measures to ensure the supply in the USA“While we check the necessary adjustments to production and imports”. The aim is to maintain as many jobs as possible.
Are background The tariffs against Mexico set by US President Donald Trump (78). VW operates a large work in Puebla that also produces models for the US market. VW manufactures other US models directly in the USA in his Chattanooga plant, but also obtains components from Mexico, which are now also occupied by tariffs.
At the same time, VW appealed to Trump to take the measures back. “We emphasize the US government to rethink their decision to introduce tariffs that have already affected American jobs, economic growth and families across the country.” The tariffs had “devastating effects on the automotive industry” and damaged American dealers as well as customers there.