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Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Facing Uncertainty With Tariffs

Faced with tariffs introduced by President Trump on cars, steel and aluminum, Europe’s carmakers are pessimistic about the future.

Adidas Warns Sneakers Will Cost More in the U.S. as Trump’s Tariffs Take Effect

The chief of the German sportswear giant said that unpredictability surrounding the tariffs prevented the company from issuing a full-year forecast, but he predicted a...

Trump’s Tariffs Expected to Grind Germany’s Economy to a Halt

The German government scaled back its prediction for 2025 to zero growth, citing the turbulence caused by U.S. tariffs, as well as stubborn bureaucracy and...

Trump’s Tariffs Pose a New Threat for Germany’s Stagnant Economy

President Trump’s trade war adds another challenge to the incoming government’s attempts to revive Europe’s biggest economy.

Swedish Battery Maker Northvolt Collapses, a Blow to Europe

The company and its assets will be sold after it filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, sinking Europe’s best hope for competing against Asian rivals.

German Arms Maker Rheinmetall Has Record Sales in ‘Era of Rearmament’

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the company moved quickly to meet Europe’s growing need for military spending.

What Germany’s Election Result Means for Its Economy

The next German government faces calls to loosen borrowing rules, slash energy costs and spur innovation. It won’t be easy.

Porsche Is No Longer a ‘Premium’ Sports Car in China

Chinese drivers are buying affordable electric vehicles loaded with new technology, a trend that is redefining high-end vehicles and hurting German automakers.

Tesla’s European Sales Drop in January After Elon Musk Disrupts Politics

The U.S. electric car company’s sales are sliding across Europe, amid what many see as interference in local affairs by Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk.

Trump Wants to Know Why U.S. Cars Are Rare in Germany. Here Are a Few Reasons.

German cars are popular in the United States, but U.S. cars are not as prevalent on German roads. One reason: tiny European streets and parking...