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GM Delays Earnings Call, UPS Announces Job Cuts Amid Ongoing Trade Policy Uncertainty

by Daisy Mae D.
04/30/2025
in Tariffs & Duties

WASHINGTON — The impact of evolving trade policies continued to affect major corporations, as UPS (UPS.N) announced on Tuesday that it would cut 20,000 jobs to reduce costs. General Motors (GM.N) also delayed its earnings call and pulled its financial forecast, awaiting potential changes to trade policies.

This development follows a broader trend where numerous companies, including Kraft Heinz (KHC.O), Electrolux (ELUXb.ST), and JetBlue Airways (JBLU.O), have revised their outlooks for 2025, further illustrating the uncertainty caused by fluctuating trade policies. A recent Reuters analysis revealed that approximately 40 companies globally have lowered or withdrawn their forward guidance during the first two weeks of the first-quarter earnings season.

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Electrolux CEO Yannick Fierling commented on the challenges posed by the unpredictable trade environment, expressing skepticism over the ability to forecast tariff impacts.

In response to concerns, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reassured consumers and investors, highlighting that the administration would announce cuts to planned auto parts tariffs to prevent double taxation on materials. He also emphasized the administration’s efforts to boost economic confidence through tax reductions and regulatory changes.

However, the ongoing trade policy shifts have raised concerns within the business community, with many executives signaling that even if tariffs are reduced, the lasting effects on consumer sentiment and business stability may persist. As President Trump approaches 100 days in office, U.S. GDP growth for the first quarter is projected to be weak, with a Reuters poll predicting a 0.3% growth rate, and major economists adjusting their forecasts to negative growth.

Additionally, job openings saw a significant decline in March, and consumer confidence dropped to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. The trade deficit reached a new high as consumers rushed to purchase goods ahead of anticipated tariffs.

UPS CEO Carol Tome remarked on the substantial challenges posed by trade uncertainty, noting that the potential impact on global trade is unprecedented in over a century.

While some tariffs have been paused or rolled back, significant levies on China, metals, and other materials remain in place, with further industry-specific tariffs, such as those affecting trucking, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors, still under consideration.

General Motors postponed its earnings call, originally scheduled for Tuesday, to Thursday, citing anticipated changes in trade policy. GM CFO Paul Jacobson indicated that the company would update its guidance when more information about tariffs becomes available.

German automaker Porsche AG reported a loss of at least 100 million euros ($114 million) due to U.S. import tariffs in April and May. Shares in Volvo Cars dropped 9% after the company announced plans to cut spending by $1.8 billion and restructure its U.S. operations in response to declining profits.

The ongoing tariffs are expected to increase U.S. car prices by thousands of dollars, potentially reducing demand and exacerbating challenges for the automobile industry, which is already navigating the complex shift to electric vehicles.

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