Volkswagen halts German factory production due to weak demand, tariffs

Volkswagen has decided to suspend production at several German plants due to weak demand for electric vehicles and the US's imposition of tariffs on EU-made cars. The affected plants include Zwickau, Dresden, Emden, and Hanover, and the affected models include Volkswagen, Audi, and Cupra. While electric vehicle sales in Europe are still growing, the rate of growth is slower than expected, and US tariffs have impacted export sales.