US President Donald Trump announced that they will apply 25 percent customs duties to all cars that are not produced in the United States “.
Trump signed a decree to apply 25 percent tariff to imported cars and trucks in order to increase domestic production.
Speaking at the signing ceremony held at the White House, Trump described it as “the beginning of the day of liberation of America”.
Trump, “What we will do, 25 percent of the US -ratio of cars that are not produced in the United States will apply customs duties.” he said.
Stating that the tariff will not be applied if it is produced in the USA, Trump said that companies returned to the USA to avoid paying customs duties.
Automobile tariffs will come into force on April 2
The real day of liberation of the United States will be announced that mutual tariffs will be announced on April 2, reiterating Trump, said automobile tariffs will come into force on this date. Trump, “We are starting collection from April 3.” He said.
Stressing that tariffs will lead to a “tremendous” growth in the automobile industry, Trump said that they would apply tariffs to drugs to bring the pharmaceutical industry back to the country. Trump pointed out that the tariffs for imported timber.
US President Trump also said that a law that allows loan interest payments for American -made vehicles to be deducted from the Congress said they are working.
Trump also touched upon the mutual tariffs planned to be announced next week, “We will be very fair. In fact, we will be very kind. Other countries did not treat us gentle, but we will be gentle.” he said.
Tariffs will also be applied to basic automobile parts
In a statement made by the White House, 25 percent of customs duties such as sedan, SUV, Crossover, Minivan and Cargo Van vehicles and light commercial vehicles, as well as motor, transmission, power transfer parts and electric components will be applied to basic automobile parts, such as additional parts of the process will be initiated to bring taxes.
Within the scope of the US-Mexico-Khanate Agreement (USMCA), companies importing cars to the USA will have the opportunity to certify the American components in the content of their vehicles, the tariff will be applied only to imported components.
The statement, imported automobile and automobile parts tariff application decision, the US will protect and strengthen the automotive sector was emphasized.
Foreign automobile industries “unjust subsidies and aggressive industrial policies” grow, the US production paused in the statement said, in 2024 Americans bought approximately 16 million vehicles and 50 percent of them were imported vehicles.
The statement, last year’s US automobile parts of the trade deficit reached 93.5 billion dollars recorded.
Reaction to the decision of 25 percent customs duties to the US Automobile imports from the EU
European Union (EU) Commission Chairman Ursula von Der Leyen, the United States released a statement after the announcement of imported automobile tariffs.
“I am deeply saddened by the US decision to impose customs duties on European automotive exports.” Von der leyen, who uses his statement, said that innovation, competitiveness and high -quality employment are the driving force of innovation, competitiveness and high -quality employment through depth integrated supply chains of the Atlantic of the automotive industry.
Von der leyen pointed out that the recipes mean tax, and that they are bad for enterprises and consumers in the EU and the United States. He said.
Von Der Leyen stated that they will continue to look for solutions through negotiation while maintaining the economic interest of the EU. evaluated.
Immediate call for negotiation with the US for customs tariffs from German automotive manufacturers
Hildegard Müller, President of the German Automobile Association (VDA), stated that these tariffs constitute an important burden for both companies and the automotive industry intertwined global supply chains and said that it would have negative consequences for consumers, including North America.
“This will ultimately affect growth and prosperity on both sides.” he said.
Additional customs tariffs, the European Union (EU) will have a significant negative impact on the US exports, indicating that Müller, but argued that the US economy will directly affect.
Müller stated that the transatlantic partnership, free and fair trade is of great economic importance for both sides, said, “(Partnership) is the guarantee of growth, prosperity and employment on both sides of the Atlantic.” evaluated.
“The German automotive industry calls for immediately start negotiations for a bilateral agreement between the US and the EU.” Müller said that it would provide a forum for discussing various tariffs and non -tariff barriers for automotive products and lead to a more balanced approach.
Call to give a “decisive response” from the German Minister of Economy
German Economy and Climate Protection Minister Robert Habeck, the US’s new customs duties are not surprise, stating that the European Commission is preparing for this issue in dialogue with member states.
“It is vital for the EU to give a decisive response to customs tariffs. It is vital that the EU is vital for the EU to give a decisive response to customs tariffs.” He said.
