BMW expects to report slight sales growth this year but said earnings would remain flat as it faces headwinds from continuing challenges in China and costs related to tariffs.European automakers are contending with a demand shift in China as consumers in the world’s largest car market move toward local brands that are offering deep discounts,

BMW does not expect the recently imposed U.S. tariffs to stay in effect until year-end. The carmaker's 2025 earnings margin forecast of 5-7% for its automotive sector is predicated on the current tariffs remaining unchanged.