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Trump's 25% Tariff Threatens EU Road Safety Gains

4/14/2025

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President Trump's administration is considering imposing a hefty 25% tariff on EU vehicles, raising alarms from the European Transport Safety Council. They caution that such tariffs could jeopardize road safety, as the EU's stringent standards have contributed to a 16% drop in road deaths since 2013, contrasting sharply with a 25% increase in U.S. fatalities.

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President Trump's administration is considering imposing a hefty 25% tariff on EU vehicles, raising alarms from the European Transport Safety Council. They caution that such tariffs could jeopardize road safety, as the EU's stringent standards have contributed to a 16% drop in road deaths since 2013, contrasting sharply with a 25% increase in U.S. fatalities.