Autoindustrie: US-Autobauer warnen vor Milliardenlasten durch neue Handelspläne
Washington fördert, dass Fahrzeuge mindestens 50 Prozent in den USA hergestellte Komponenten enthalten müssen, um Zollerleichterungen zu erhalten.
Major US automakers fear billions in costs due to President Donald Trump's proposed changes to the USMCA trade agreement, according to insiders in Detroit. The companies claim the proposals could cost the firms billions of dollars and diminish their competitiveness against foreign rivals. Currently, the automakers face additional duties on steel, aluminum, and auto parts and vehicles imported from Mexico and Canada.
They view their Japanese, South Korean, and European competitors as less burdened. One of the most contentious issues for the automakers is Washington's demand that vehicles contain at least 50 percent U.S.-made components to receive tariff relief. Increasing the required percentage of North American vehicle components to 75 percent, as another proposal suggests, could result in annual added costs of at least two billion dollars for each Detroit manufacturer, according to estimates by two automaker executives.
The US Trade Representative's office has not responded to a request for comment. In the past, government officials have stated their tariff measures aim to attract more investments to U.S. factories and create jobs.
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