BMW's chief executive, Oliver Zipse, predicts that Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on foreign cars will be lowered by July.
The company reported a decrease in profits to €3.1bn due to the effects of Trump's trade war and competition in China.
Zipse expects a return to lower tariffs between the US, Canada, and Mexico to avoid a spiral of isolation and trade barriers amid challenging trading conditions.
BMW remains well-placed to endure extra tariff costs with separate factories in the US and China, with continued strong demand for its battery electric vehicles despite stiff competition in China.