Mercedes-Benz global sales fall 9% in second quarter due to tariffs

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz said Monday that its global sales of cars and vans fell 9% in the second quarter to 547,100 units, as new global tariff policies affected deliveries in key markets.

Sales of battery electric vehicles dropped 18% to 41,900 units during the April to June period. The company said it adjusted deliveries to dealerships to manage the impact of tariffs, particularly in the United States and China.

Sales of its Cars division also fell 9%, totalling 453,700 vehicles. In North America, sales dropped 14%, while in China they declined 19%.

In contrast, sales in Germany rose 7%, and in the broader European market, they increased by 1%.