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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Politics
John Power, Erin Hale

Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on cars, ramping up trade war

US President Donald Trump at the White House, in Washington, DC on March 26, 2025. He says the tariffs will 'take back' money from foreign countries that have been 'taking our jobs' and 'our wealth' [Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo]

United States President Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent tariff on imported cars and car parts, his latest salvo in a widening trade war that has stoked tensions with partners and allies.

Speaking at the White House on Wednesday, Trump said the tariffs would “take back” money from foreign countries that have been “taking our jobs” and “our wealth”.

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