GM, Donald Trump
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President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts have sent shockwaves through the U.S. auto industry.
General Motors is the latest U.S. auto giant to say tariffs have taken a chunk from their earnings. The company beat earnings expectations on Tuesday, but reported a decline in second-quarter profits, including a $1.1 billion hit as a result of hefty import taxes.
Automakers might increase prices moving forward, according to a report from the intelligence firm AlixPartners.
The impacts will be felt more broadly in many industries, and the question is when the choice becomes to preserve profits by raising prices.
General Motors and other U.S. companies give updates on how much President Trump’s tariffs are impacting them.
GM reports a second-quarter operating profit of $3 billion and earnings per share of $2.53 from sales of $47.1 billion.
Toyota's stock surged 8% after the Trump administration's new tariff policy was announced, putting American automakers like Ford, GM, and Tesla at a disadvantage. This could backfire on the America First policy and investors should take note.
GM said earnings in the second quarter reflect a more than $1 billion hit from President Donald Trump's tariffs.