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Trump’s 25% Auto Tariffs Ignite Global Trade Tensions

The EU, Canada, and Japan prepare retaliatory measures as the April 2 implementation date looms, threatening significant economic fallout and supply chain disruptions.

  • US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported cars, effective April 2, targeting vehicles and parts not manufactured domestically.
  • The European Union, Canada, and Japan have condemned the move, with the EU planning retaliatory tariffs on US goods by mid-April.
  • The German auto industry, reliant on US exports, faces severe challenges, with analysts warning of rising car prices and reduced sales in the US market.
  • Trump's administration argues the tariffs will bolster domestic manufacturing and address trade imbalances, but critics warn of escalating trade conflicts and inflationary pressures.
  • Global supply chains are bracing for disruptions, with automakers and consumers likely to bear the brunt of economic consequences.
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