Donald Trump imposes a 25 % tariff on car imports to the United States

On Wednesday, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced his imposition 25 % tariffs on car importsIt is a procedure, according to the White House, will encourage national industrialization. At the same time, this decision This may mean a financial uproar for car manufacturers that depend on global supply chains.

“This is permanent,” Trump announced, confirming his seriousness to direct the customs tariff. The American president added this Vehicle tariff “They will start the charge from April 3.” The fees arrive while observers and experts warn that this may affect the American auto industrySince American car manufacturers are provided with components all over the world, which means that they may face higher costs and reduce sales.

Some expectations can The average price of the possible vehicle for the imported car may increase by $ 12,500 If taxes have a complete impact on the buyer, which may contribute to general inflation.

In the first reaction to Trump’s announcement, General Motors shares collapsed about 3 % on Wednesday afternoonwhile Those from StelantisThe owner of a churchler pocket, nearly 4 % decreased. Meanwhile, Ford’s actions rose slightly.

Ursula von der Lyen interacts with this measure

In Brussels, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Lin, he regretted the US decision Attacking car exports from Europe Y I promised that the community bloc will protect consumers and companies.

“The customs tariff is taxes,” he said in a statement. The CEO of the community will evaluate the impact of the measureAs well as those for other American definitions planned for the next few days.

Donald Trump announced that the customs tariff on car imports as evidence of the identity of his presidency will impose it, in the hope of this, by increasing the price of taxes, More manufacturing was transferred to the United States and the budget deficit has been reduced.

However, the Car manufacturers Americans and internationals already have factories all over the world to meet customers’ demand from all over the planet, Maintaining competitive prices at the same time. Now, it is afraid that companies will take years to plan and start the additional factories suggested by Trump.

Canada describes Trump’s tariff as a “direct attack”

During, Canadian Prime MinisterMark Carney, indicates this You need to see the details of Donald Trump’s CEO before taking revenge measures. Carney described her as unjustified and announced that she would leave the election campaign to go to Ottawa on Thursday to head the Cabinet’s Special Committee for relations with the United States.

Before, the Canadian Prime Minister A “strategic response fund” was announced at a value of 2000 million Canadian dollars (About 1.4 billion US dollars) would protect Canada’s jobs in the auto sector, which are affected by Trump’s definitions.

The car is the second largest export in Canada, and Carney referred to this Employment of 125,000 Canadians directly and about 500,000 in relevant industries. he prime minister It indicates that it is appropriate for him and Trump on the phone. Both have not had a conversation since Carne swore his position on March 14.