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German carmakers, Washington in talks over import tariff deal, sources say

German automakers BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen are negotiating with Washington in 2025 over a possible import tariff deal.
The talks follow U.S. Import tariffs causing significant losses, especially BMW, which reportedly loses $11.3 million daily due to these tariffs.
The discussions focus on an export offsetting model where German car exports from the U.S. Could earn credits to reduce tariffs, with large U.S. Investments expected.
BMW’s Spartanburg plant employs about 11,000 workers and produced nearly 400,000 vehicles last year, while Volkswagen and Mercedes also maintain sizable U.S. Operations in Chattanooga and Alabama.
A deal could emerge as early as June 2025, potentially easing tariff pressures and encouraging deeper U.S. Commitments, while increasing share prices of these automakers.

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