Audi Suspends Vehicle Exports to the United States Amid Tariff Concerns
The suspension affects Audi's supply chain and aligns with similar moves by other automakers in response to recent tariff regulations.
Audi has announced the suspension of its vehicle exports to the United States.
The Ingolstadt-based manufacturer, in a notice sent to its dealerships in Germany, instructed them not to dispatch any vehicles to the U.S. until further notice.
This decision follows Jaguar Land Rover's recent announcement to halt its U.S. exports as it assesses the impact of the 25% import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in early April.
As of now, Audi has approximately 37,000 vehicles in stock in the United States, which were imported prior to the tariffs coming into effect on April 3. An Audi spokesperson confirmed that these pre-existing stocks would not be affected by the new tariffs, indicating that the company has around two months' worth of inventory.
Peter Lőre, the communication director of Audi Hungaria in Győr, acknowledged the implications of this decision, stating that a portion of their vehicle production is aimed at the U.S. market and that engines produced in Hungary are installed in vehicles shipped to the United States by the Volkswagen Group.
Unlike its competitors such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche, Audi does not have a production facility in the United States, necessitating the importation of its vehicles.
The flagship Q5 model, which leads sales in the U.S. market, is manufactured at Audi's Puebla plant in Mexico, while other models are produced in Germany, Győr, and Slovakia.
The situation reflects broader uncertainties in the automotive market due to fluctuating tariffs and trade policies.
The Ingolstadt-based manufacturer, in a notice sent to its dealerships in Germany, instructed them not to dispatch any vehicles to the U.S. until further notice.
This decision follows Jaguar Land Rover's recent announcement to halt its U.S. exports as it assesses the impact of the 25% import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in early April.
As of now, Audi has approximately 37,000 vehicles in stock in the United States, which were imported prior to the tariffs coming into effect on April 3. An Audi spokesperson confirmed that these pre-existing stocks would not be affected by the new tariffs, indicating that the company has around two months' worth of inventory.
Peter Lőre, the communication director of Audi Hungaria in Győr, acknowledged the implications of this decision, stating that a portion of their vehicle production is aimed at the U.S. market and that engines produced in Hungary are installed in vehicles shipped to the United States by the Volkswagen Group.
Unlike its competitors such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche, Audi does not have a production facility in the United States, necessitating the importation of its vehicles.
The flagship Q5 model, which leads sales in the U.S. market, is manufactured at Audi's Puebla plant in Mexico, while other models are produced in Germany, Győr, and Slovakia.
The situation reflects broader uncertainties in the automotive market due to fluctuating tariffs and trade policies.
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