In the face of tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and Europe, the Volkswagen Group is considering moving Porsche and Audi EV production Stateside, per Handelsblatt. Before even taking office, President-Elect Donald Trump lodges decisions that would directly impact consumer's wallets.
Volkswagen would consider producing Porsche & Audi models in the U.S., depending on the existence and strength of U.S. tariffs, according to Handelsblatt.
The two Volkswagen Group brands have never built cars in the U.S., but a combination of lower taxes and higher tariffs might change their mind.
German carmaker Volkswagen is considering setting up production sites in the United States for its high-end Audi and Porsche brands to avert fallout from tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump,
Unlike parent company Volkswagen, the Audi and Porsche brands currently have no production sites in America.
Porsche and Audi are reportedly considering U.S.production if the Trump administration follows through on its proposed tariffs on vehicles imported from Europe and Mexico.The potential tariffs, which could take effect as early as February 1,
Unlike Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche do not currently manufacture cars in the US. In view of the tariffs on car imports announced by US President Donald Trump,
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