Volkswagen Crisis Explained: How China, Tariffs & Costs Dented The German Giant’s Empire|FP Explains
Volkswagen — Europe's largest carmaker — is facing the deepest crisis in its 89-year history. Its 2025 operating profit crashed 53%, sales in China have declined, US tariffs have cost it billions, and management wants to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close four German factories.The supervisory board has agreed to slash the model lineup by up to half and cut production capacity to 9 million vehicles.
Watch to know what's really driving Volkswagen's crisis, and how it could reshape the global car industry.
00:00 The Fall of an Empire: Volkswagen’s Crisis
01:30 Why Germany’s Industrial Giant is Shaking
03:45 The China Factor: Losing the World's Largest Market
06:20 Rising Costs and Manufacturing Struggles
08:50 Impact of Global Tariffs on German Exports
11:15 The Electric Transition: A Costly Pivot
13:40 Future Outlook: Can Volkswagen Reclaim its Crown?
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