This is good news for Rivian investors

Unless you deliberately avoid news, you will certainly hear about the Trump administration’s tariffs. Although Trump uses tariffs as a bargaining chip and affects foreign policy, the automotive industry has been concerned that it can see prices increase, sales lower and profits reduced.

for Rivian Automobile (Nasdaq: Riven) Investors, there is some good news on tariffs and adopt a strategy to offset some tariff headwinds.

Where to invest $1,000 now? Our team of analysts just revealed what they think is 10 Best Stocks Buy it now. continue"

Image source: Rivian.

The first good news for Levian investors is the Trump administration’s tariff cuts. Currently, the tax rate for imported vehicles is 25%, and the tariff on vehicle parts starting on May 3 is 25%.

Several executive orders are expected to provide some relief to the automotive industry. Essentially, for vehicles with 50% of imported parts, automakers pay tariffs on 35% of vehicles only in the first year. Then lower the discount in the second year and then phased. This means that vehicles with 85% of domestic parts will avoid tariffs within the first year - it should be noted that 85% is a very high proportion of domestic parts.

A separate executive order states that automakers can only pay 25% tariffs on cars and their parts and do not have to add additional import taxes on aluminum and steel used in vehicles, or because it is imported from Canada or Mexico.

Although popular, not everyone finds it helpful. One of them is Dan Ives, managing director of Wedbush Securities Automobile Company Detroit Freedom: "It's similar to a car accident and saying, 'Oh, OK, this is not a total, but it's still a loss worth $20,000.''

In a strategic move, Levian quietly began building electric vehicle (EV) batteries from Asia ahead of Trump administration tariffs. Small gambling is paying off and providing companies with some insurance to combat tariff pressures across the entire automotive supply chain.

Rivian even received a supply of lithium-ferrous phosphate cells from China's Gotion High-Tech Co., China, from China's Gotion High-Tech Co., and recently partnered with cell supplier Samsung SDI to transfer large amounts of battery stocks to the United States.

Ultimately, these moves should help mitigate potential supply chain complications and costs of tariffs, but not forever. Rivian will have higher domestic parts use than mainstream automakers Ford Automobile company and General Motorsbut tariffs on parts will still sting automakers.

The tariff reductions, even if not as helpful as investors want, are welcomed by the automotive industry, and before the tariff announcement, Rivian’s vision of storage battery supplies is a smart move that can help offset some of the near-term costs. Importantly, because Rivian Amazon.

But 2025 is still for Rivian, and it's still the year when R1 vehicles' sales seem to peak, with the launch of its R2 model (more priced and can attract bigger customers - it won't attract bigger customers until 2026, and it won't be coming anytime soon.

Before you buy Rivian Automotive stock, consider the following:

this Motley Fool Stock Advisor The analyst team just confirmed what they think is 10 Best Stocks Investors buy now…and Rivian Automotive is not one of them. Ten stocks with layoffs could generate monster returns in the coming years.

When to consider Netflix On this list on December 17, 2004...If you invested $1,000 when you suggested, You will have $623,685! * Or when Nvidia This list was listed on April 15, 2005...If you invested $1,000 when you suggested, You will have $701,781! *

Now, it's worth noting Stock ConsultantThe overall average return is 906% - Compared to market sprints 164% For the S&P 500 index. Don't miss the latest top ten list, available when you join Stock Consultant.

View 10 stocks »

*Stock consultant returns as of April 28, 2025

John Mackey, former CEO of Amazon's subsidiary Whole Foods Market, is a member of the board of directors of Motley Fool. Daniel Miller holds positions at Ford Motor Company and General Motors. Motley Fool has a place and recommends Amazon. Motley Fool recommends General Motors. Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

For Rivian investors, a good news was originally published by Motley Fool