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U.S. Tariff Threat Adds To Europe's Auto Woes, Led By CO2 Rules

The article from Forbes, published on November 27, 2024, discusses the challenges facing the European automotive industry, exacerbated by the threat of new U.S. tariffs and stringent CO2 emissions regulations. The U.S. is considering imposing tariffs on European cars, which could significantly impact European manufacturers already struggling with the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) mandated by the European Union's CO2 reduction targets. These targets require a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2035, pushing for a complete shift to EVs. This shift has led to increased costs, supply chain issues, and a potential loss of market share to competitors like China, which has been aggressively expanding its EV market. Additionally, European carmakers are dealing with economic pressures such as high energy costs, inflation, and a slowdown in demand for traditional combustion engine vehicles. The combination of these factors has created a complex and challenging environment for the European auto industry, with potential job losses and economic repercussions looming if they cannot adapt quickly enough to the new regulatory and market landscape.

Read the Full Forbes Article at [ https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilwinton/2024/11/27/us-tariff-threat-adds-to-europes-auto-woes-led-by-co2-rules/ ]