He US President Donald TrumpThursday was destined a 25 % of the fee to do Foreign cars Imported, and the tax on May 3 to 25 % Alternative pieces This is a difficult blow to the global car industry, decreasing investment, loss of jobs and factor closures.
Benjamin Greer of the European Association of Suppliers of the automobile department spoke ‘EuroNuse’ (Cle The impact of these charges They can be in the world car field. Clea acts as a link between Political sphere in Europe and industry Vehicle Supplier.
May affect the distribution of cars
Creekar insisted that these charges could increase significantly Production cost In the supplier companies of the car sector. This is especially due to the fact that the industry is the most integrated worldwide, as European automobile distribution companies often have investments Production facilities In the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico and Asia.
“Sometimes the components cross the borders. If we introduce a fee between vehicle manufacturing space and the appearance of inputs, costs will increase and they are often Vehicle suppliers Those who have to get them, “he explained.
These additional costs can severely affect investments in the industry and cause dismissal. “The increase in production costs will undoubtedly have effects Industrial investments And, for a long time, for plants and employment. We are already a professional with the smallest profit limits. This additional negative impact can cause more pressure on costs, which can lead to Factory closure and loss of employment“Greekar warned.
Bad times to the vehicle sector
The vehicle provider’s industry will have to take some things now Hard conclusions. . Market role. So now there is no good solution from our point of view, “said Greekar.
According to Greek, the introduction of these fees threatens the success of the industry Automobile supply. “There is a real risk to lose what we built in recent decades,” he said.
How should the European Union work for these new fees?
As How should the European Union act In terms of these fees, Giriger said that it is necessary to provide some clarity on how to continue. “We need to understand the way forward. We need clarity about applicable fees. They can better measure what we mean for our business relationships. Impact on different European countries“.
However, Girigar also emphasized the importance Improve competitiveness Based on the production of the European car industry within Europe, Employment and novelty.
Within the European Union, such countries GermanyIt has a fertile car industry that can be more affected by US fees than other member states, which will push them Look for Buyers Other markets.
“I expect the EU’s control response. We will show unity in that situation. We tried to reach contracts with the United States but at the same time we took ourselves seriously Liberty“Criere said.