These graphs illustrate the significant impact of Trump’s tariffs on Europe’s automotive industry.

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This photograph shows the front logo of a car at the new Citroen C5 Aircross' production line in the Stellantis car maker plant in Chartres-de-Bretagne, near Rennes, western France, on July 3, 2025. Damien Meyer | Afp | Getty Images

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on European car imports were always expected to have a significant impact — now, a recent series of trading updates and corporate earnings from the region's leading automakers illustrate this effect.

In an effort to protect and strengthen the U.S. automotive sector, Trump imposed 25% tariffs on foreign-made vehicles and car parts in early April. The automotive sector is particularly vulnerable to such levies, given the high level of globalization in supply chains and reliance on manufacturing operations across North America. Additionally, the U.S. president raised tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50% for most countries. These materials are vital for durable goods like cars and refrigerators.

Trump has also threatened to increase duties on EU auto imports to 30% starting August 1, intensifying the pressure on the 27-nation trading bloc. The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, is currently contemplating its response.

In a surprising update, Jeep maker Stellantis reported that Trump's tariffs had cost the company hundreds of millions of dollars. The multinational conglomerate, which owns well-known brands such as Jeep, Dodge, Fiat, Chrysler, and Peugeot, expects an initial financial hit of approximately 300 million euros ($351.1 million) from net tariffs incurred in the first half of the year.

Stellantis anticipates a net loss of 2.3 billion euros ($2.68 billion) for the first half of the year. Chief Financial Officer Doug Ostermann mentioned that the full-year impact of U.S. tariffs could rise to between 1 and 1.5 billion euros. The company's financial results for the first half of 2025 are scheduled to be released on July 29.

Sweden's Volvo Cars, recognized as one of the most exposed European carmakers to U.S. tariffs, recently reported a notable year-on-year decline in second-quarter operating profit. The company announced that its second-quarter operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, fell to 2.9 billion Swedish kronor ($302.3 million), down from 8 billion during the same period last year.

To counteract the effects of Trump's tariffs, Volvo Cars CEO Håkan Samuelsson stated that the company plans to add its best-selling XC60 sports utility vehicle to the production line at its plant in South Carolina. 

Meanwhile, French carmaker Renault lowered its 2025 guidance and appointed Duncan Minto as interim chief executive officer. Despite challenges, Renault has fared better than many of its European peers recently, benefiting from a series of new launches that have boosted sales in key markets. Although not directly present in the U.S. market, Renault has been viewed as relatively insulated from the trade disruption caused by Trump's tariffs. Nonetheless, it has still faced pressures from subdued European demand and increasing competition from Chinese car manufacturers.

Several major European car manufacturers are yet to report their corporate results, with Germany's Volkswagen, Europe's top carmaker, set to report half-year results on Friday.

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