<h1>European Automakers Urge Negotiations as 25% US Import Tax Threatens Global Supply Chain and Economic Growth</h1> European automakers criticized the 25% US import tax on cars announced by President Trump, highlighting its detrimental impact on consumers and companies globally. The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association and Germany's auto industry association warned that the tariffs would harm global automakers and the interconnected supply chain, affecting growth and prosperity. The US is a significant market for European automakers, with exports worth 56 billion euros in 2023. German and Italian carmakers are particularly vulnerable. The European manufacturers' association and German auto association urged immediate EU-US negotiations to prevent a trade war and mitigate negative economic consequences.