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S&P: CN Car Makers May Face Greater Secondary Effects from US Tariff Policies
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Although US tariffs only have a moderate impact on Chinese car makers with credit ratings, the secondary effects are more difficult to predict and may even be more influential, according to S&P Global.

S&P Global assumed that Chinese automakers could withstand an additional 10% tariff imposed by the US, and the 25% US tariff on Mexico had a limited credit impact. Yet, it believed that the automotive industry would face tariffs that could quickly and severely deteriorate, potentially affecting the ratings of car manufacturers.

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In addition, secondary effects may appear more pronounced in cases like the US imposing up to a 60% tariff on Chinese imports, which would gravely impact the Chinese economy. If China's economic growth falls below 2%, Chinese consumers will significantly reduce car purchases, damaging the ratings of Chinese car makers and suppliers.
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