Europeans don’t want American cars. Trump thinks he can change that
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 28 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Trump's Tariffs on Car Imports: Donald Trump's implementation of 25% tariffs on car imports aims to encourage American vehicle purchases and address the significant trade imbalance with Europe, where EU carmakers export far more vehicles to the US than vice versa.
Impact on US Automakers: Experts warn that these tariffs may lead to retaliatory measures, potentially harming US exports and making it difficult for American manufacturers to compete in the European market, especially as they face challenges from the shift to electric vehicles and increased competition from China.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
