Volkswagen, the German car industry, has told car representatives that it plans to add an import fee later this month to the price of imported cars sold in the United States.
The movement of the company is one of the first and clearer examples of automakers to use prices for the treatment of President Trump 25 % of the invoices imposed on imports of cars and cars. Vehicle invoices came into force on Thursday and the contributions to the departments will come into force on 3 May.
In a April 1 note on representatives, Volkswagen said the exact fees would be determined by mid -April. The New York Times examined a copy of the note. The car industry also told the representatives that it was planning to reduce sales incentives and had stopped rail traffic to the United States from its plants in Mexico, although sea missions continue.
Volkswagen plans to hold cars subject to the port invoices for the “short term”. He also told delegates that the price of Volkswagen Atlas Sport Utility Vehicle, which is manufactured in Chattanooga, Tenn., Could be influenced by invoices because it includes significant imported information. The extent of the impact will probably not be known until May, the note said.
The automotive industry, including Audi and Porsche brands, imports almost all cars it sells to the United States. In addition to Atlas, Volkswagen also collects ID.4 Electric Sports Vehicle in Tennessee.
In a statement, Volkswagen confirmed that he had sent the note to the representatives because he wanted to be “very transparent for navigation at this time of uncertainty”.
“We have the best interest of our delegates and customers and as soon as we quantify the impact on the business, we will share our strategy with our representatives,” the company said.
Other automakers also make adjustments to respond to invoices. Stelantis, who holds the Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler, said on Thursday that it temporarily stops production in a factory in Mexico and another in Canada in response to cars.
The company said a factory in Windsor, Ontario, made by Chrysler Pacifica Minivan and Dodge Charger Muscle Car will close for two weeks. And a factory in Toluca in Mexico, which makes the Jeep Compass and the Wagoneer S will be inactive from April 7 for the rest of the month.
Stelantis said production holidays in Canada and Mexico would force her to dismiss about 900 employees in Indiana and Michigan.
