Germany’s economy minister and the auto industry criticized United States President, Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 25% tariff on car imports, calling it a “fatal signal” for free and rules-based trade.
On Wednesday, Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on all imported vehicles and foreign-made auto parts, set to take effect on April 2.
The tariffs, part of a broader push on levies starting next week, mark a significant escalation in the ongoing global trade dispute.