Speedier European Auto Deliberations Might Avoid Tariff Hike

Trump warned that U.S. tariffs on European-made cars could jump from 15% to 25% if EU trade implementation remains slow.

European industry groups are pushing for faster talks, while analysts say the outlook is worsening for automakers, especially in Germany.

Weak demand, supply bottlenecks, and spillovers from the Iran crisis are adding pressure to an already fragile European car sector.

Higher U.S. tariffs would hit a key export market and could intensify production and employment declines across the industry.