Volkswagen CEO sees ‘A Lot to Lose’ in potential U.S., EU tariffs
24 January 2019 |
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Herbert Diess, chief executive officer at Volkswagen, discusses the potential impact of auto tariffs, joining forces on vans with Ford Motor Co., and expectations for industry consolidation.
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