The US Wants To Massively Reduce German Car Imports

In a move the President says will increase the fortunes of American car makers, he has told EU leaders of his desire to curb German car imports with heavy taxes
The US Wants To Massively Reduce German Car Imports

Donald Trump wants to massively cut the number of German cars being sold in America, according to reports in German media.

In a meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and European Council President Donald Tusk, where journalists were present, the American President is quoted as saying:

“The Germans are bad, very bad. See the millions of cars they are selling in the US. Terrible. We will stop this.”

Also not welcome: Volkswagen
Also not welcome: Volkswagen

Several German newspapers have reported the quotes, along with suggesting that the current American government ‘still doesn’t understand’ that the EU is unable to renegotiate trade deals on a country-by-country basis.

President Trump has previously said that he would tax German manufacturers an additional 35 per cent if they wanted to sell cars in the US, making them vastly more expensive than any American rivals.

Definitely not welcome: Mercedes (or AMG, for that matter)
Definitely not welcome: Mercedes (or AMG, for that matter)

We can’t imagine that VAG, BMW Group and Mercedes are too pleased at the idea, but ultimately it could be counter-productive for America anyway if the wealthy German companies invest in jobs elsewhere instead. We have to wonder how Trump might like the sound of billions of dollars being pumped into China instead of the US, but hey, we’re not politicians.

Comments

DL🏁

Now: “I wish we could have GT-Rs here”
2025: “LOOK!! Thats something other than a Mustang! Is that a Merc?! Never seen those before…”

05/26/2017 - 10:58 |
46 | 0

Its not like all the Mercedes already here will be destroyed lol

05/26/2017 - 15:53 |
3 | 2
Ali Mahfooz

“The Germans are bad, very bad. See the millions of cars they [Germany] are selling in the US. Terrible. We will stop this.”

Sounds like a determined 3rd grader describing an event. XD

05/26/2017 - 11:00 |
173 | 2

Look at Trumps cars he owns a lot of Germany cars including Mercedes

05/26/2017 - 12:06 |
18 | 0

every thing trump says sounds like a little kid

05/26/2017 - 13:57 |
33 | 2

As an American, I’m horrified that he is our President.

05/26/2017 - 16:10 |
17 | 2
Ruben Willems

It’s so ironic that the homeland of capitalism, the “free market” now wants to use communism to battle foreign companies.

05/26/2017 - 11:11 |
22 | 1

Actually taxing imports heavily is very Republican… Well 1920’s Republican. We may even some laissez faire!

05/26/2017 - 11:19 |
1 | 0

Just wanna say this, nice profile pic.

05/26/2017 - 11:48 |
1 | 1

Well, Free Trade in the american way means, that the US is allowed to sell their stuff everywhere else but not vice versa.

05/27/2017 - 17:20 |
1 | 1
Anonymous

This is just so stupid. I can’t explain..

05/26/2017 - 11:13 |
2 | 0
AJ Nelo

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

i can, he is trying to boost jobs and economy growth.

05/26/2017 - 13:54 |
2 | 0
KENMERI

Atleast Japanese cars won’t get affected

05/26/2017 - 11:13 |
0 | 0

not yet atleast, also most Toyotas are more american than many US models.

05/26/2017 - 13:54 |
0 | 0
Jakob

Apparently Trump doesn’t understand that, so let’s put in less than 140 characters.

If nobody buys American cars, then you have to build better cars. That’s how our market economy works. So sad.

05/26/2017 - 11:18 |
4 | 1
Tomislav Celić

In reply to by Jakob

No some american cars are better than european however every fifth man in the world knows about cars so the remaining 4 still buy european no matter of quality. That’s the problem

05/26/2017 - 11:21 |
2 | 4
German Perfectionist

So shall we reduce American imports? Oh wait, there are none…

05/26/2017 - 11:21 |
54 | 1

Same in Norway: The amount of Chevrolet sold new last year was 4. They sold less new cars here than Ferrari ;)

05/27/2017 - 15:25 |
5 | 1
Anonymous

so selling lots of cars and earning alot of money by doing so is bad? the amount of dumb stupid unlogical stuff this guy has said is uncountable.

05/26/2017 - 11:23 |
1 | 0
Anonymous

You dont have competition if you get rid your competitors

05/26/2017 - 11:28 |
76 | 0
Gites

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

😂😂😂

05/26/2017 - 18:05 |
1 | 0
SAVAGE DOGG (Ping-Pong Gang) (Corvette Squad)

I’m from the US and like all cars: JDM, Euro and American cars. I wouldn’t restrict german cars because of the quality

05/26/2017 - 11:45 |
1 | 0

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