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

Anonymous

Say it with me f Trump

05/26/2017 - 11:46 |
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JDM_Dawg

This also happened.

05/26/2017 - 11:49 |
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This can’t be real 😂

05/26/2017 - 14:36 |
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Anonymous

Dear people from other countries, especially Europe,
Very few people in the U.S. actually like Trump. I don’t like him So don’t worry. A lot of us are not that dumb. Personally, I’m not proud of the cars that our country is making (aside from the Mustang and Dodge Demon), and I would rather have a German car, a British car, a Japanese car, a Korean car and a bunch of other foreign cars than cars that come from our country. The heyday of the American car was long ago and maybe it might come again.
Thank you,
An American car person

05/26/2017 - 11:50 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

You are you 5

05/26/2017 - 12:10 |
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AJ Nelo

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

more than 50% like him (or at least voted for him), but i think thats because look who our alternative was. (clinton)

05/26/2017 - 13:51 |
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JDM_Dawg

Change “The US” in the title to “President Trump”. His voice does not represent the majority of Americans, especially American car enthusiasts.

05/26/2017 - 11:54 |
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Amen

07/28/2017 - 16:08 |
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TurboToddler (Straight-five)

Maybe they’re just mad their E36 M3 is inferior to the Euro one xD

05/26/2017 - 12:13 |
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Anonymous

He wants to put a tax cars made by German manufacturers. Is Trump not aware that the BMW X3, X4, X5 and X6 is made in South Carolina? And that the Mercedes GLE, GLS, and some C Class models are made in Alabama? And that VW has a factory in Tennessee? If he puts taxes these German-badged cars, and people buy less of them, American employees at these factories will be at risk of losing their jobs.

05/26/2017 - 12:17 |
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David 27

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

he doesn’t think that far xD

05/26/2017 - 14:26 |
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Tomislav Celić

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

And they will be tranfered to work for others get it? The factory’s won’t be efficiant any more so european manufactures will sell them to americans

05/27/2017 - 08:17 |
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TheMindGarage

Land of the free?!?

05/26/2017 - 12:26 |
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land of “kill the germans economy”

05/26/2017 - 13:48 |
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Living here? Not anymore it ain’t…

05/26/2017 - 14:38 |
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Caro

just kill the 25 year rule please

05/26/2017 - 12:34 |
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JDM_Dawg

In reply to by Caro

05/26/2017 - 18:35 |
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SAVAGE DOGG (Ping-Pong Gang) (Corvette Squad)

“They want me to call them monsters, but I won’t. They’re losers, evil losers in life.” [Trump talking about Americans buying European cars]
Just a joke, no triggering intended…

05/26/2017 - 12:35 |
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Anonymous

Cause ‘Murica!!

05/26/2017 - 12:41 |
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Chris D.

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I live in America, but I’ll say this right now. F**K AMERICA.

05/26/2017 - 14:39 |
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