Audi Suspends Deliveries to the United States in Response to New Tariffs
The German automaker Audi has decided to temporarily suspend its vehicle deliveries to the United States due to new tariffs imposed by Washington. A spokesperson for the company confirmed on Monday that the suspension applies to all vehicles arriving in the U.S. after April 2, the date these new American tariffs took effect.
Audi dealerships in the United States have been encouraged to prioritize selling off existing stock. Currently, the brand has more than 37,000 vehicles available on the American market that are not affected by the new taxes. This inventory is expected to cover approximately two months of sales.
Audi, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, does not have a production plant in the United States and imports all of its vehicles. The Q5 model, one of the most popular in the American market, is assembled in Mexico, while other models come from Germany, Hungary, and Slovakia.
As part of the new tariff measures, the U.S. administration has imposed an additional 25% tariff on all vehicles and automotive parts imported into the country, affecting a wide range of models.
This decision marks a new phase in the trade tensions between the United States and the European Union, with significant repercussions for the international automotive sector.
