Trump Tariffs to Deal Blow to Slovakia’s Auto-Reliant Economy

Slovakia to be among hardest hit by US tariffs, economy minister warns

Economy minister hopes that the tariffs “will be postponed somehow – just like in the case of Mexico and China.”

Trump Tariffs to Deal Blow to Slovakia’s Auto-Reliant Economy

President Donald Trump’s car tariffs will take a heavy toll on Slovakia, whose $140 billion auto-dependent economy makes it among the most vulnerable European Union member states to the US trade war.

A 25 percent tariff will be imposed on car imports to the US.

Slovakia to be among hardest hit by US tariffs, economy minister warns – EURACTIV – EUROP INFO

Slovakia's Economy Minister has warned that the country will be among the hardest hit by proposed U.S. tariffs, which could significantly impact its export-driven economy. The potential trade restrictions raise concerns over job losses and economic stability.

Musk photo op not enough to avert Trump tariffs, auto powerhouse Slovakia braces for impact

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is getting flak from opposition leaders for failing to avert U.S. car tariffs hanging over his country, a major automotive producer in Europe. The political attack came after President Donald Trump’s decision to slap a 25% levy on all foreign-made cars next month. During a working trip to the U.S. in February, Fico met with the head of the U.S. Office of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Tesla owner Elon Musk. They …

Following US President Donald Trump's announcement that in the future, tariffs of 25 percent will be imposed on "all cars that were not manufactured in the United States," the Slovak government is sounding the alarm.