Volkswagen Suffers More Than Rivals From Auto Industry Woes
The New York Times••business
Key Points:
- Volkswagen's U.S. sales dropped 20% in late 2025 due to tariffs, trade conflicts, and the end of electric vehicle incentives.
- The U.S. market is diverging from global trends, with electric vehicle sales growing elsewhere but declining in America amid policy shifts favoring fossil fuels.
- Foreign automakers face challenges balancing product offerings that appeal to U.S. consumers while competing globally and countering Chinese automakers' expansion.
- Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration increase costs for Volkswagen and other importers, forcing difficult choices between higher prices or reduced profits.
