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Porsche, Aston Martin raise U.S. prices as 15% tariffs hit

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
August 1, 2025
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Luxury cars from Europe just got more expensive for American buyers. Porsche and Aston Martin have raised prices to cover new import taxes, called tariffs, making it harder for drivers to afford top-end models.

What are tariffs, and why do they matter?

Tariffs are extra taxes that a government adds to products coming from other countries. They are meant to make foreign goods cost more, so people might buy local products instead.

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Starting in August, the U.S. will charge a 15% tariff on cars made in Europe. That means if a car costs $100,000, it now has a $15,000 tax added on top. Before now, that tax was just 2.5%.

This big jump in cost is forcing car companies to raise their prices in the U.S., so they don’t lose money.

Porsche, Aston Martin raise prices

Porsche raised its U.S. car prices in July by 2.3% to 3.6%. The company also said it lost $462 million because of these new tariffs in just six months. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said, “This is not a storm that will pass,” showing that the company expects more tough times ahead.

Aston Martin also bumped up its U.S. prices. It warned that the new tariffs, along with weak car sales in Asia, are hurting its profits. So far, these two luxury carmakers are among the first to react to the new taxes.

What about other brands?

Other car companies are also losing money. Ford said it lost $800 million in one quarter because of tariffs. Nissan lost $535 million, and Renault reported a massive $12.8 billion loss.

Although other big brands like Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen haven’t raised prices yet, many experts believe they might do so soon if costs stay high.

Mercedes CEO Ola Kaellenius said he doesn’t think the tariff rate will change. “For all intents and purposes, that global deal for now is it,” he told reporters. That means companies may have no choice but to keep prices up.

Why it matters to you

If you’re planning to buy a European luxury car in the U.S., you’ll now pay more, sometimes thousands of dollars more, because of these new taxes. And if more carmakers follow Porsche and Aston Martin, high prices might become the new normal.

Even if you’re not buying a luxury car, these changes could soon affect regular cars too. As automakers lose money, they may raise prices across the board to stay afloat.

Read more on Brazil urges U.S. to drop 50% tariffs on food, Embraer aircraft

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