Upon taking office, US President Donald Trump pushed for higher tariffs to reduce imports and boost American jobs. The tariffs, especially on steel, aluminum, and cars, would impact foreign automakers, with Germany being significantly affected. German automakers have built factories in the US to avoid tariffs, but higher tariffs would still harm both sides. Trump temporarily withdrew tariff threats on Mexico, opting for negotiations to reduce the US trade deficit. Europe might reduce tariffs on US imports or tax US digital services in response to Trump's tariff strategy.

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