After Trump, EU seeks zero tariff from India on car imports, sources say
- The European Union is pushing India to eliminate tariffs on car imports, seeking a reduction from over 100% to 10%.
- Statements from industry sources and officials indicate that India is considering phased tariff reductions to support negotiations and maintain competitiveness.
- Reducing tariffs could benefit European carmakers like Volkswagen and BMW, and potentially Tesla, which plans to begin EV sales in India.
- India's local car industry has expressed concerns that sharp tariff cuts might harm investments in domestic manufacturing, urging for a phased approach to tariff reductions.
30 Articles
30 Articles
Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Reducing Car Imports
“President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on imported vehicles, which went into effect last week, are already sending tremors through the auto industry, prompting companies to stop shipping cars to the United States, shut down factories in Canada and Mexico and lay off workers in Michigan and other states,” the New York Times reports.
With Trump’s auto tariffs outstripping the sector’s profit margins, prepare for a continentwide industry shutdown
U.S. President Donald Trump has implemented 25 per cent tariffs on all vehicles exported to the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. These tariffs add $125 million a day in new

Trump’s tariff push: What it means for your next car
Here’s a deep dive into the auto world’s latest shake-up. President Trump just slapped a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and parts — and he’s telling U.S. automakers not to raise prices.The president said he “couldn’t care less” if foreign automakers raised prices in response to planned tariffs, reasoning that buyers would choose U.S.-made cars over foreign brands. That all depends on the car. This is a big move, and it’s got everyone talking — …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage