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German car manufacturers incurred costs of half a billion euros in April due to tariffs, says VDA

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German car manufacturers incurred costs of half a billion euros in April due to tariffs, says VDA
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BERLIN (Reuters) -German car manufacturers are likely to have incurred costs of around half a billion euros in April due to import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, the head of the VDA

German Automakers Face €500 Million Costs from U.S. Tariffs in April

BERLIN (Reuters) -German car manufacturers are likely to have incurred costs of around half a billion euros in April due to import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, the head of the VDA auto industry lobby group said an interview published on Friday.

"We have roughly estimated that German manufacturers probably incurred additional costs of around half a billion euros in their export business from Germany to the USA in April," Hildegard Mueller told the Funke media group.

(Writing by Friederike Heine, Editing by Miranda Murray)

Key Takeaways

  • German car manufacturers faced €500 million in costs due to US tariffs.
  • The tariffs were imposed by US President Donald Trump.
  • The VDA auto industry group provided these estimates.
  • The costs affected German exports to the USA.
  • The information was shared by Hildegard Mueller.

Frequently Asked Questions

What costs did German car manufacturers incur in April?
German car manufacturers likely incurred costs of around half a billion euros in April due to import tariffs imposed by the U.S.
Who provided the estimate of the costs incurred?
The estimate was provided by Hildegard Mueller, the head of the VDA.
What was the reason for the additional costs for German manufacturers?
The additional costs were attributed to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on exports from Germany to the USA.

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