BMW appears to not comply with the requirement that 75% of a vehicle's parts must originate from North America to avoid the tariff

The threat of import tariffs has raised alarm bells in Europe, as vehicles and machinery are the European Union’s biggest exports to the United States.

Volkswagen AG’s US investments should count for something if President Donald Trump decides to impose additional tariffs, the company’s finance chief said.

Trade war threats promise to raise new car prices by as much as $12,000 before we experience the massive production shortage it will cause.