Audi Profit Plunges 87% on China Downturn; CEO Faces Political Scrutiny

Audi's profit fell 87%, driven by the Chinese market downturn, signaling deepening financial distress. CEO Gernot Döllner faces criticism for appearing with President Trump before midterm elections, adding political risk. The scale of the drop suggests structural challenges beyond cyclical weakness, with implications for parent Volkswagen's earnings.

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