Volvo, Chinese parent company delay IPO plans due to Trump tariffs

Published September 10, 2018 8:34pm ET



Swedish automaker Volvo and Chinese parent company Geely are delaying plans to go public because of global trade uncertainty spurred by President Trump’s tariffs.

“The timing right now is not optimal, given an escalating trade war, tariffs, and market volatility,” a spokesperson told the Washington Examiner. “An initial public offering remains an option, but there is no fixed timeline.”

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