US tariffs cause car import pile-up at American ports

Carmakers are holding thousands of vehicles at US ports and halting shipments to minimize the impact of Trump’s trade war, with some delaying entry and others suspending shipments to the US. Ports are nearing capacity, with Bremerhaven in Germany expecting to lose up to 50% of vehicle shipments to the US. Car manufacturers are uncertain about how tariffs will be applied and are temporarily holding cars in ports or seeking bonded warehouses to avoid fees.

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