Auto Monitor

Trump’s Tariff Threats on European Cars Are Back With a Vengeance

The US president plans to raise duties on EU cars and trucks to 25%
New cars parked for export at the harbor of Duisburg, Germany.Photographer: Ina Fassbender/AFP/Getty Images
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Tariffs on European autos are back on the agenda after US President Donald Trump threatened to raise them to 25%, from the current 15%. The plan adds fresh volatility to an industry grappling with whipsawing policies that have squeezed profits.