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US tariffs pile pressure on German carmakers

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Kerstin Schweizer
September 24, 2025

German luxury cars dominate the US market — but falling sales and rising tariffs are shaking consumer confidence. Is this the beginning of the end for Germany's automotive success story in the US?

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