U.S. tariffs: danger to European cars and jobs!
U.S. tariffs: danger to European cars and jobs!
EU, Europa - On March 27, 2025, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed her concern about the recent decision in the United States to raise tariffs to European automotive exports. In a statement, she described these tariffs as tax burdens that were disadvantageous for both companies and consumers in the USA and the EU. According to the Leyen, the closely integrated supply chains between the two continents contribute to promoting innovation, competitiveness and high -quality jobs.
The EU plans to evaluate the announcement of the United States and other announced measures that are expected in the coming days. In this context, the EU will actively search for negotiation solutions and at the same time maintain its economic interests. From the Leyen emphasized the role of the EU as an important trade power and the strength of the community, consisting of 27 Member States, which aims to protect its employees, companies and consumers.
implications for transatlantic relationships
The decision is made in a context that is characterized by the re -election of Donald Trump in November 2024. In the subsequent debates in the European Parliament, leading members discussed the possible effects on transatlantic relationships. Especially during the week of Trump's inauguration, the parliamentarians called for a continuation of the cooperation between the EU and the USA.
On February 12, 2025, a debate between MEPs, representatives of the Council and the European Commission took place, which dealt with the customs threats of the Trump government. The Polish Minister of European Affairs, Adam Szłapka, underlined the advantages of an open, regular and fair international trade.
In the discussion, Maroš Šefčovič, a member of the European Commission, expressed sharp criticism of the US tariffs by describing them as harmful to companies and consumers. Bernd Lange, Chairman of the Committee on International Trade, pointed out the possibility of counter -tariffs, while Sophie Wilmès, deputy chair of the parliamentary delegation for relationships with the USA, emphasized the importance of deterrent against tariffs.Developments in the coming days will be crucial to assess how relationships between the EU and the USA will continue to shape. The EU remains determined to defend the economic interests of its Member States, while the political and economic factors on both sides of the Atlantic have to be considered.
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