Canada, EU, Japan Consider Response to Trump’s Tariffs on Imported Cars

Responding to the announcements, Trump warned the European Union against working with Canada, threatening further escalation.

Opel cars are parked on the ground of the Opel car factory in Ruesselsheim near Frankfurt, Germany, on March 27, 2025. Michael Probst/AP Photo

Canada and Japan are considering retaliatory measures after the White House on March 26 announced 25 percent U.S. tariffs on imported cars and car parts, starting in April. The EU stated that it was assessing the latest tariff announcement.

The U.S. tariffs on automobiles will go into effect on April 3, one day after the United States is set to impose broad reciprocal tariffs on its trading partners, according to the White House proclamation. The tariffs on auto parts are set to go into effect no later than May 3.