BERLIN, Oct 7 (Reuters) - German automaker BMW has cut its 2025 earnings forecast due to slow growth in China and U.S. import tariffs, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. The company said it expected a slight decline in group earnings before tax, compared with previous guidance that they would be around the same level as in 2024. It also reduced the expected return on capital employed (ROCE) for its automotive business to 8% to 10%, down from 9% to 13% previously. (Reporting by Maria Martinez Editing by Mark Potter) (The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)