U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he would impose a 25% tariff on all cars and light trucks not manufactured in the U.S., noting that the tariffs would take effect on April 2.
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According to the "Al-Mamlaka" website, Trump said in a statement to reporters at the White House, "What we will do is impose a 25% tariff on all cars not manufactured in the United States. Those made in the U.S. will not be subject to any tariffs."
The U.S. president clarified that the tariffs would begin to be collected starting April 3.
The European Union quickly responded to the U.S. president's move. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU "deeply regrets" the U.S. decision.
She added in a statement, "I am deeply sorry for the U.S. decision," indicating that the EU "will continue to seek negotiated solutions" with the United States.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney angrily responded on Wednesday to Trump's decision to impose tariffs on all imports of cars into the U.S., including those made in Canada, calling this move a "direct attack" on Canada.
Carney said, "We will defend our workers. We will defend our companies. We will defend our country. And we will defend it together."
He added that the 25% tariffs "will hurt us, but by uniting during this time, we will come out stronger."
Trump has made tariffs a cornerstone of his economic, social, and even diplomatic policy.
The former real estate tycoon believes that tariffs are a comprehensive tool that can simultaneously revive industries in the U.S., reduce the trade deficit, resolve the budget deficit, boost job opportunities, and create a more favorable power balance for Washington on the global stage.
Since returning to office in January, Trump has imposed additional tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, as well as a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum.
