UK car industry hits out at Trump's tariffs on imported vehicles

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2025-03-27

London (PA Media/dpa) - Britain's car industry has hit out at President Donald Trump's "disappointing" decision to put 25% tariffs on imported vehicles. Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), warned the move risks hurting both UK and US manufacturers and consumers. The White House announced the import tariff on Wednesday, claiming it will boost domestic manufacturing and protect US jobs. Hawes said i......

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