American businesses are cancelling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next.
Auto tariff relief in the US offers a temporary respite for OEMs, but inflationary pressures persist across sectors. Uncertainty looms, potentially leading to a demand slump, exacerbated by recent guidance cuts from Porsche and pre-buying trends. While domestic auto majors acknowledge a recent slowdown, TVS remains optimistic about two-wheeler growth, contrasting with Maruti's muted outlook on passenger vehicles.
