German car industry faces 'massive burden' as US tariffs take effect

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2025-04-03

Berlin (dpa) - Germany's vital carmaking industry faces a "massive burden and challenge" after steep US tariffs went into force on Thursday. Hildegard Müller, president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) trade group, said the 25% tariff on all car imports "mark a fundamental break in trade policy." "The announced measures are also a massive burden and challenge for both companies and the global supply chains of the automo......

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