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World's second largest automaker makes dramatic move as it stops all US car imports
« on: April 07, 2025, 05:38:53 pm »
World's second largest automaker makes dramatic move as it stops all US car imports


By BEN SHIMKUS, CONSUMER REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 13:51 EDT, 7 April 2025 | Updated: 15:20 EDT, 7 April 2025

Volkswagen is holding cars at US ports amid tariff turmoil.

Audi, the luxury arm of the world's second largest global automaker, has confirmed it's in a high-stakes holding pattern triggered by President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles.

The affected cars arrived in the US the same day Trump announced the sweeping levies. Now, they sit idle as VW considers its next move.

Executives are thought to be hoping for either a presidential U-turn or a chance to negotiate a lower rate.

It's the latest shot across the bow from VW. The company said it will display new 'import fee.'

The fee will appear alongside standard charges like tax and extras for optional features like heated seats or panoramic sunroofs.

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Re: World's second largest automaker makes dramatic move as it stops all US car imports
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2025, 06:48:01 pm »
Maybe they can divert the ship to China.
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Re: World's second largest automaker makes dramatic move as it stops all US car imports
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2025, 07:58:51 pm »
I call this piss-poor management which does not think far enough ahead to decide in advance how to deal with this issue.

Either that or Audi is comprise of some intolerably arrogant people who presumed they would get their way on things.
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Re: World's second largest automaker makes dramatic move as it stops all US car imports
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2025, 08:02:55 pm »
It's the latest shot across the bow from VW. The company said it will display new 'import fee.'

The fee will appear alongside standard charges like tax and extras for optional features like heated seats or panoramic sunroofs.

Only true elitist snobs would look at that 'import fee' sign and direct ire towards Trump, which is Audi's intention.  Most Americans instead would be reminded that they are buying a car not made here and look elsewhere on purchasing something to drive.'
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Re: World's second largest automaker makes dramatic move as it stops all US car imports
« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2025, 08:06:04 pm »
Audi Is owned by Das Auto. Hitlers brand. 
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Re: World's second largest automaker makes dramatic move as it stops all US car imports
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2025, 08:09:43 pm »
Feature or a bug?
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