European car manufacturers' stock prices plummet! Trump's tariff threats trigger global capital fluctuations

【BlockBeats】In recent days, the trade policies of the US government have once again become the focus of global capital markets. Trump announced that starting from February, tariffs on goods from multiple European countries would be increased by 10%, and in June, the rate was further raised to 25%. This statement directly impacted the stock prices of European automakers.

The most dramatic reactions were from the three major car companies—Mercedes-Benz Group’s stock once plummeted by 6.7% in Frankfurt, BMW fell by 7%, and Volkswagen dropped by 5.4%. This was not a minor adjustment but a genuine market panic. Why are these European giants so afraid? Because the US market is too important to them.

Main models like the S-Class, 3 Series, and Passat are primarily purchased by American consumers. When these cars are imported from Europe to the US, they already face a base tariff of 15%. Trump had already increased this last year, raising the original 2.5% additional tariff, which hit the profit margins of automakers. Now, with a new round of tariff threats, the market is clearly recalculating the profitability of these car companies.

This reflects changes in the global trade environment. Tariff policies and international trade disputes directly influence global capital allocation and risk appetite. When traditional asset markets experience such volatility and uncertainty, investors’ decisions often trigger chain reactions across the entire capital market.