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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks to the media, on the day he attends a working lunch with EU ministers responsible for trade, in Brussels, Belgium, November 24, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw//File Photo
May 4, 2026

US to move forward with plans to hike EU car tariffs

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed plans to increase EU car tariffs to 25%, escalating trade tensions and impacting German automakers.

US implements EU trade deal, 15% autos tariffs retroactive to Aug 1
Sep 24, 2025

US implements EU trade deal, 15% autos tariffs retroactive to Aug 1

The Trump administration confirmed a trade deal with the EU, lowering auto tariffs to 15% and exempting aircraft, drugs, and raw materials.

AESC halts $1.6B EV battery plant over policy fears
Jun 6, 2025

AESC halts $1.6B EV battery plant over policy fears

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Japanese company has halted construction on a $1.6 billion factory in South Carolina to help make batteries for electric BMWs, citing “policy and market uncertainty.” While Automotive Energy Supply Corp. didn’t specify what those problems are, South Carolina’s Republican governor said the company is dealing with the potential loss of […]

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