Trump announced the introduction of 25 percent duties on all cars imported into the United States. This is reported by AFP, reports UNN.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to introduce a 25% duty on the import of cars manufactured outside the country. The new tax will cover both passenger cars and light trucks, regardless of the country of manufacture.
According to Trump, the duty will take effect on April 2 and will become a permanent measure of U.S. economic policy. At the same time, he clarified that Tesla CEO Elon Musk did not participate in consultations on this issue.
The decision has caused concern in the European Union. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed regret over Washington's move, noting that Brussels plans to assess the possible consequences for European exports. She stressed that the EU is striving for negotiations, but at the same time is ready to defend its economic interests.
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