Porsche Ships More Cars To The US Right Before Customs

Porsche executives told analysts and investors that they had sent additional stock to the United States to beat tariffs and keep prices constant for orders placed in March.

The luxury carmaker expected an operating margin below its annual guidance of 10-12%, adding that margin also does not take into account the effect of 25% tariffs on U.S. car imports, which are not included in the 90-day break announced Wednesday.

The chiefs did not provide further details on the longer-term strategy for addressing tariffs.

Porsche did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The investor call was held before the company’s closed information period, ahead of its annual results, which are scheduled for April 29.

Among German automakers, Porsche and Volkswagen’s Audi – two brands that are not manufactured in the US – recently said they would assess the possibility of raising prices to mitigate tariff risks.

Meanwhile, Audi is holding cars at US ports, while Mercedes-Benz secured its supplies in the country before the tariffs took effect.

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