GM, Trump and tariff
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General Motors is the latest U.S. auto giant to say tariffs have taken a chunk from their earnings. The company beat earnings expectations on Tuesday, but reported a decline in second-quarter profits, including a $1.1 billion hit as a result of hefty import taxes.
General Motors’ profit and revenue declined in its second-quarter but the automaker’s results managed to easily top Wall Street’s expectations and the company stuck by its full-year financial outlook that it lowered in May.
GM is set to launch a series of updates for the Super Cruise hands-free driver assist system in conjunction with the 2026 MY, including Google Maps integration.
While Tesla remains the No. 1 EV manufacturer in the U.S., GM said it has secured the No. 2 position and believes it has an “inherent advantage” with EVs.
GM warned the toll could grow in the second half of the year, reiterating its previous estimate of a $4 billion to $5 billion hit for the year. Shares dropped 7% during the day, even as the company's adjusted earnings per share of $2.
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General Motors on Tuesday posted second-quarter results above analysts' estimates, but said it expects a bigger hit from tariffs in the second half of the year.
The S&P 500 reached another record high but US stocks ended trading day mixed as GM shares plunged in the wake of tariffs hit
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