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title: Understanding the automotive trade imbalance between the US and Europe
description: Trump argues US cars lack global appeal, making the trade gap with Europe about competitiveness – not just tariffs. Explore what that means for you.
---

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# [Understanding the automotive trade imbalance between the US and Europe](https://www.jato.com/resources/reports-and-whitepapers/understanding-the-automotive-trade-imbalance-between-the-us-and-europe)

 Written by [Felipe Munoz](https://www.jato.com/resources/reports-and-whitepapers/author/felipe-munoz) | 03 July 2025

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