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Europe is signaling a response if the US raises tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%, highlighting renewed trade tension across the automotive supply chain. The article is primarily a policy warning rather than a confirmed action, but it raises downside risk for European automakers and transatlantic trade flows. Market impact is moderate because any tariff escalation could pressure vehicle exports and related suppliers.

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Europe is signaling a response if the US raises tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%, highlighting renewed trade tension across the automotive supply chain. The article is primarily a policy warning rather than a confirmed action, but it raises downside risk for European automakers and transatlantic trade flows. Market impact is moderate because any tariff escalation could pressure vehicle exports and related suppliers.