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Truck manufacturer Daimler revised its forecast due to ambiguity over potential U.S. tariffs. - Daimler Trucks Reducing Forecast Due to Imposed U.S. Tariffs
Daimler Truck, one of the top commercial vehicle manufacturers, is finding it tough in their most profitable market, North America, thanks to the ongoing tariff drama. The CEO, Karin Radström, has publicly stated that the company will likely sell fewer trucks this year due to this uncertainty, resulting in less revenue and profit.
The new forecast for North America shows that Daimler Truck expects between 155,000 and 175,000 truck sales this year, down from the initial prediction of 180,000 to 200,000 units. Similar changes have been made to their estimate for the overall heavy-duty truck market in North America.
The company's strong position in the US, with brands like Freightliner and Western Star, has helped it take the crown as the global leader in heavy-duty trucks. However, they've had to revise their total vehicle sales target for this year, now expecting to sell between 430,000 and 460,000 vehicles.
Radström now expects the industrial business revenue, excluding financial services, to be between 48 and 51 billion euros by 2025. As for the operating profit, it's forecast to range from a decline to a 5% increase over the previous year.
Initially, Daimler Truck was aiming for a revenue of 52 to 54 billion euros in the industrial business and an increase in operating profit of 5 to 15%. However, things didn't turn out as they'd hoped.
In 2025, the impact of tariffs on Daimler Truck's profitability in the first quarter was minor, but it significantly affected demand. The reduced demand and market uncertainty led to changes in the sales and revenue forecasts.
Source: Daimler Truck announcements, news articles, and financial reports
In an effort to mitigate the impact of tariff uncertainties, Daimler Truck is assessing alternative strategies, such as increasing their investment in community policy for vocational training in manufacturing and automotive industries.
With the forecasted decline in business revenue, Daimler Truck is also considering diversifying its operations, exploring opportunities in vocational training programs for the transportation sector, which could potentially open up new avenues for growth and profit.
To manage the financial implications of reduced truck sales and operating profit, Daimler Truck is reviewing its extensive global operations, analyzing areas where cost reductions can be achieved, such as optimizing logistics and supply chain management.
