Victoria Waldersee

Berlin, Germany

Correspondent at Reuters

Correspondent @Reuters, covering the ups & downs of electrification at German carmakers. Interested in geopolitics, the energy transition & China. Views my own

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Sources Say German Carmakers Are in Talks With US Over Possible Tariff Deal

1 week ago | claimsjournal.com | Christina Amann |Victoria Waldersee |Ilona Wissenbach

Germany’s leading automakers are in talks with Washington over a possible import tariff deal, seeking to use their U.S. investments and exports as leverage to soften any blow, three people familiar with the matter said. BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen hope that the talks with the U.S. Department of Commerce could result in a deal in June, one of the people said, but this would be contingent on companies pledging substantial investments that would sway the U.S. administration.
Top German carmakers discuss tariff relief in return for US investment

1 week ago | businesslive.co.za | Christina Amann |Victoria Waldersee

Berlin — German carmakers BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are in talks with the US Department of Commerce on a tariff deal that would involve a mechanism to offset imports and exports, the Handelsblatt business daily reported on Wednesday. In return for tariff relief, the companies could invest billions in the US, the report said, citing company sources. It did not give a more exact sum. The aim is to clinch a deal by early July, according to Handelsblatt. BMW declined to comment.
The trade war rollercoaster returns

1 week ago | tradingview.com | Victoria Waldersee

By Victoria Waldersee, Autos Correspondent, BerlinIt seems the rollercoaster ride of tariff announcements and about-turns has returned.
Brussels seeks detail on companies’ U.S. investment plans ahead of trade talks

1 week ago | theglobeandmail.com | Victoria Waldersee |Christina Amann
Bruselas pide detalles sobre el gasto de las empresas europeas en EE.UU.

1 week ago | lanacion.com.ar | Victoria Waldersee |Christina Amann

By Victoria Waldersee, Christina AmannBERLÍN, 27 mayo (Reuters) - Los dirigentes económicos europeos han pedido a las principales empresas y directivos del bloque que detallen rápidamente sus planes de inversión en Estados Unidos, según dos fuentes familiarizadas con el asunto, mientras Bruselas se prepara para las conversaciones comerciales con Washington.
Bruselas pide detalles sobre el gasto de las empresas europeas en EEUU

1 week ago | es.marketscreener.com | Victoria Waldersee |Christina Amann

BERLÍN (Reuters) -Los dirigentes económicos europeos han pedido a las principales empresas y directivos del bloque que detallen rápidamente sus planes de inversión en Estados Unidos, según dos fuentes familiarizadas con el asunto, mientras Bruselas se prepara para las conversaciones comerciales con Washington.
Ahead of trade talks, Brussels seeks detail on companies' US spending

1 week ago | marketscreener.com | Victoria Waldersee |Christina Amann

Published on 05/27/2025 at 03:21, updated on 05/27/2025 at 04:39 BERLIN (Reuters) -European policymakers have asked the bloc's leading companies and CEOs to swiftly provide detail of their U.S. investment plans, according to two sources familiar with the matter, as Brussels prepares for trade talks with Washington.
Ahead of trade talks, Brussels seeks detail on firms' US spending

1 week ago | marketscreener.com | Victoria Waldersee |Christina Amann

BERLIN (Reuters) - European Union policymakers have asked the EU's leading companies and CEOs to swiftly provide detail of their U.S. investment plans, according to two sources familiar with the matter, as Brussels prepares for trade talks with Washington. Members of the Confederation of European Business, also known as BusinessEurope, an alliance of 42 federations across the region, received a survey from the European Commission on Monday.
Brussels seeks companies' US spending plans as Trump hails move toward talks

1 week ago | marketscreener.com | Victoria Waldersee |Susan Heavey |Danial Azhar

BERLIN/WASHINGTON/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -European Union officials have asked the EU's leading companies and CEOs for details of their U.S. investment plans, according to two sources familiar with the matter, as Brussels prepares to advance trade talks with Washington after U.S. President Donald Trump backtracked on threatened steep tariffs on imports from the bloc.
China’s BYD turns up heat in Europe with launch of Dolphin Surf EV

2 weeks ago | kfgo.com | Victoria Waldersee

By Victoria WalderseeBERLIN (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD’s low-cost Dolphin Surf became its 10th model available in Europe on Wednesday, with the Berlin launch increasing pressure on European rivals to produce more affordable alternatives. The car will sell at three price points, from 22,990 euros ($26,100) for a 322-kilometre (200-mile) range, to 24,990 euros for a 507-kilometre range.