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EU car and steel industries call to avoid US tariffs

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1 year ago

November 6, 2024

EU car and steel industries call to avoid US tariffs

A recent study found that 186,000 jobs could be lost in the European automotive industry over the next decade.

If Donald Trump follow through with his promise on tariffs during the electoral campaign, EU economic growth could be seriously undermined.

The president-elect repeatedly stated his intention to impose a 10% tariff on European products.

One of the worst hit sectors would be the automotive industry, in particular that of Germany.

The Association of the German Automotive Industry (VDA) says everything must be done to ensure that new US tariffs are not imposed. The association’s spokesperson, Simon Schuetz, told Euronews:

“I think that both sides need to talk to prevent this. If it does, we both know what will happen next. And the European Union will probably have some measures in response, and that would be the start of another trade conflict or something of that kind. And that’s not what we need. Europe and the US need to understand that, looking at all the geopolitical challenges, we need to work together, and that politics and economics needs to be considered together.”

The situation for the automotive industry in Germany is already difficult, with Volkswagen recently announcing the closure of three plants. A recent study found that 186,000 jobs could be lost over the next decade, as the industry switches to EV production.

The unsolved issue of steel and aluminium

The other most affected sector would be the steel industry. The US and Europe still have not fully resolved the issue of tariffs imposed by the previous Trump administration – which have already caused a noticeable slump in exports.

According to the European Steel Association (EUROFER), further lengthy and complex negotiations lie ahead.

Axel Egger, its Director General, told Euronews:

“A way forward had been agreed upon between Joe Biden and the European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen to address the trade conflict concerning steel, as well as a global arrangement on sustainable steel and aluminum. The negotiations have stalled since the election campaigns in the US began, however. Our hope is that negotiations can continue after the elections in order to find a solution, because otherwise we will fall back into an era of tough 25% tariffs on European steel”.

The Association also underlines the need for the new US president to be persuaded with regards to climate goals, not least with regards to his country’s own industry, as steel and aluminium manufacturing are one of the biggest carbon-emitters.

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The EU's recipe for trade deals : easy on beef, tough on wine

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20 minutes ago

March 29, 2026

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Within weeks, the European Commission has wrapped up deals with Mercosur, India and Australia. Yet despite the backlash over the Latin America agreement, Brussels is sticking to a familiar playbook: offensive on wine and cars, defensive on beef.

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Secret Service Agent Assigned to Jill Biden Shoots Self in Leg

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10 hours ago

March 28, 2026

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Secret Service Agent Assigned to Jill Biden Shoots Self in Leg

A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to former First Lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg early on Friday near Philadelphia International Airport, according to a source familiar with the incident.

In a statement that did not mention Biden, the Secret Service said the incident occurred just after 8:30 a.m. EST and the agent suffered a non-life-threatening injury.

“There was no impact to the protectee’s movement and they were not present at the time of the incident,” the statement said.

The agent “accidentally discharged his firearm” while traveling in an unmarked SUV near the airport, Philadelphia Police Department Cpl. Jasmine Colón-Reilly said in a statement.

Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and the agent was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in stable condition, Colón-Reilly said.

“The Secret Service’s Office of Professional Responsibility will be reviewing the facts and circumstances of this incident,” the Secret Service said.

The Secret Service is responsible for providing security to current and former presidents, vice presidents and their families and foreign leaders and is also an investigative agency.

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(Reporting by Christian Martinez in Los Angeles; editing by Scott Malone and Chris Reese)

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Body found in search for missing American Airlines flight attendant in Colombia: mayor

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March 28, 2026

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Body found in search for missing American Airlines flight attendant in Colombia: mayor

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A mayor in Colombia announced that a corpse had been discovered and was likely that of an American citizen who had gone missing.

Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, a 32-year-old American Airlines flight attendant from Texas, had gone missing while in the foreign country, according to reports.

“Since last Sunday, we have been searching for Eric Gutiérrez, a U.S. citizen who is missing,” Medellín Mayor Federico Gutiérrez noted in a Friday post on X, according to a translation from Spanish.

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Medellin Mayor Federico Gutierrez speaks during a press conference on Dec. 19, 2025. (JAIME SALDARRIAGA / AFP via Getty Images)

“Unfortunately, a lifeless body has just been found between the municipality of Jericó and Puente Iglesias,” he noted.

“There is a very high probability that it is this person,” the mayor explained.

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Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina (CDColExt/X)

“We are heartbroken by the tragic passing of our colleague,” American Airlines noted in a statement provided to Fox News Digital on Saturday.

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An American Airlines Airbus A321 departs from Harry Reid International Airport on March 11, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

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“Our thoughts and support are with his family, loved ones and colleagues during this difficult time, and we are doing all we can to assist Colombian law enforcement in its investigation,” the company added.

Fox News Digital’s Alexandra Koch contributed to this report

Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.