Volkswagen, the German auto manufacturer, told car dealers that it plans to add import fees later this month to the price of imported cars sold in the United States.
The company’s step is one of the first and explained the examples of car manufacturers that use price increases to deal with the tariff tariffs of 25 percent imposed by Trump on auto imports and auto parts. The definitions of vehicles entered into force on Thursday, and the fees on the parts will be effective on May 3.
In a note on April 1 for merchants, Volkswagen said accurate fees will be determined by mid -April. The New York Times reviewed a copy of the memo. The auto company told merchants that it plans to reduce sales incentives and stopped rail shipments from cars to the United States from its factories in Mexico, despite the continued sea charges.
Volkswagen plans to hold cars that are subject to tariffs in the port for “the near term”. The merchants also told that the price of the Volkswagen Sports Sports Sports vehicle, which is manufactured in Catanoja, can be affected by definitions because they include important imported ingredients. The memorandum said that the extent of influence would not likely be known until May.
The auto company, including its Audi and Porsche brands, imports almost all cars that they sell in the United States. Besides the atlas, Volkswagen also assembles the ID.4 Electrical Sports Carb of Tennessee.
In a statement, Volkswagen confirmed that she sent the memo to merchants because she wanted to be “very transparent about moving during this time of uncertainty.”
The company said: “We have the interest of our merchants and customers in the heart, and as soon as the impact on work is determined, we will share our strategy with our traders.”
Other auto manufacturers also make adjustments to the definitions. Stelantis, who owns Jeep, RAM, Dodge and Chryler, said Thursday that it temporarily stops production at a factory in Mexico and another in Canada in response to a car tariff.
The company said that a factory in Windsor, Ontario, makes Chrysler Passevica Mini and the Dodge Charger will close for two weeks. A plant will take place in Toloca, Mexico, which makes Jeep Compass and Wagoneer on April 7 for the rest of the month.
Stelantis said that stopping production in Canada and Mexico will force it to lay off about 900 workers in Indiana and Michigan.
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