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Both Mr. Habeck and Mr. Macron warned that the tariffs would hit growth and supply chains on both sides of the Atlantic and fan inflationary pressures in the United States.
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Massive tariff increases could be "highly disruptive" to North American vehicle production, Cox Automobile Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke said during a sales forecast call last week.
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Here’s How European Auto Brands Are Taking the Trump Tariffs
No automaker will be truly immune from the effects of the tariffs, but some will be in a particularly bad spot.
Germany and France Say Europe Must Respond to Trump’s Auto Tariffs
Leaders in both countries warned that tariffs would fan inflation in the United States and upend global supply chains.
European auto giants fear backlash over tariff-driven price hikes
European carmakers are trying to work out how much their prices might have to rise in response to looming U.S. import tariffs, industry sources said.
When do auto tariffs take effect? Trump's 25% fee on imported vehicles, parts coming this week
A 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles, light trucks and some auto parts goes into effect this week. Automakers that import more vehicles and auto parts will be affected the most. Toyota, Hyundai and Nissan could all be significantly impacted.
Toyota says it will maintain operations despite US tariffs
Toyota will keep running its operations as it has been and focus on bringing down fixed costs, it said on Monday, not expressing any intention to raise vehicle prices in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Car prices will rise with Trump auto tariffs. Here’s what buyers should know
When the Trump auto tariffs take effect on April 2, prices for cars from both foreign and domestic automakers — as well as for repairs — will likely rise.
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Europe criticizes Trump auto tariffs, warning of economic threat to both continents
The auto tariffs will be felt sharply in Europe, for whom the U.S. is the biggest export market for an industry that supports nearly 14 million jobs.
Europe lashes out over Trump auto tariffs and the economic threat to both continents
European automakers, already struggling with tepid economic growth at home and looming Chinese competition, on Thursday decried the U.S. import tax on cars as a new, heavy burden that would hurt compa
Trump poised to unveil more tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’ — here’s what to expect
Markets took a beating after news broke on Tuesday that White House aides have reportedly drafted a proposal to levy tariffs of roughly 20% on nearly all imports.
What’s Happening With Trump’s Tariffs? Key Updates for April 2025
March 26, 2025: President Trump announces a 25% tariff on almost all imported cars to be effective April 3, 2025, and on key auto parts planned for May 3. March 12, 2025: The U.S. announces Increased tariffs on steel and aluminum to 25% globally. March 4, 2025: Trump increases tariffs on Chinese imports to 20%.
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Trump’s Tariffs on Autos Would Hit Europe Hard
The levies could hurt European automakers when the industry is already struggling, especially in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy. By Jeanna Smialek and Melissa Eddy Jeanna Smialek reported ...
How tariffs have shaped the U.S. auto industry for decades
An American Compass analysis attributes the quotas to an 8% increase in the cost of vehicles, more than 100,000 new U.S. jobs, eight new auto assembly plants, 300 new production facilities and more than $25 billon in foreign investment.
European and U.K. Trade Groups Call for Solution to Avert U.S. Auto Tariffs
President Trump’s 25% tariffs on all vehicles imported to the U.S. will hurt global automakers as well as U.S. domestic manufacturing, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association said Thursday.
'Liberation Day' is tomorrow. How Trump's newest round of tariffs could impact Kentucky
President Donald Trump is set to unveil his latest round on tariffs on Wednesday. Here's how the tariffs could impact bourbon, farmers and autos in KY
Europe lashes out over President Donald Trump auto tariffs and the economic threat to both continents
European automakers, already struggling with tepid economic growth at home and rising competition from China, on Thursday decried the U.S. import tax on cars as a heavy burden that will punish
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