Volkswagen Earnings Are the Canary In the Coal Mine - Barron's
1. Volkswagen's Q1 operating profit dropped to €2.8 billion, missing expectations. 2. The company faced €670 million in charges from EU emissions regulations. 3. Rising import tariffs threaten U.S. profits, impacting future earnings forecasts. 4. VW imports about 80% of its cars sold in the U.S., heightening tariff risks. 5. Analysts expect challenging conditions for car manufacturers throughout the year.