Europe’s car industry and the new US trade conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to increase tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union from 15% to 25%, citing non-compliance with a trade deal reached in July 2025. This move comes amid strained transatlantic relations, particularly over the EU’s refusal to support U.S. actions against Iran. The European Commission has rejected Trump’s claims, and the EU is currently negotiating safeguards to prevent further tariff increases.

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