US EditionBMW Profits Slump on China Woes, US Tariffs
UPPER BAVARIA, BAVARIA, JUL 31 – BMW's net profit fell 32% in Q2 due to US tariffs and a 14% drop in China sales amid strong local electric vehicle competition, the company reported.
- BMW reported a 32% drop in pretax earnings to €2.6 billion due to currency effects and declining sales in China.
- In 2025, BMW expects US tariffs to impact the automotive segment's profit margin by about 1.25 percentage points.
- Despite the downturn, BMW's finance chief Walter Mertl stated that the carmaker's 'business model remains intact.'
- BMW benefits from a substantial US manufacturing presence that helps mitigate the impact of tariffs, according to CFO Walter Mertl.
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In the second quarter, the car manufacturer BMW experienced the effects of US tariffs and a weak China business. Net profit fell by around 32 percent.
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Donald Trump's customs policy and weak business in China have brought BMW a significant decline in profits. Nevertheless, the Group is optimistic and expects a worldwide rising car market.
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In the second quarter of 2025, BMW recorded a decline in profit of around one third to EUR 2.6 billion, with sales also shrinking significantly. The operating margin is 6.2 percent below the target, while the Group expects a maximum of seven percent for the full year.
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