6 Oct 2026, Tue

GM Warns Tariffs Could Cost It Up To $5 Billion

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General Motors startled observers when CEO Mary Barra warned shareholders in a letter that the automaker could lose as much as 5 billion dollars due to auto tariffs. Notably, that figure matches roughly what Ford reportedly lost on EVs the previous year.

A potential hit of that magnitude underscores just how much is at stake for major automakers under the new trade regime. GM’s candid warning signals serious concern about the financial toll the tariffs could ultimately exact.

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