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EU, Canada, automakers blast Trump auto tariff plan

Auto workers from high auto-production states such as Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and South Carolina protested in Washington. (Bloomberg)
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By:
David Shepardson
July 20, 2018 05:00 AM

WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration came under criticism from the European Union, Canada and foreign automakers as officials consider imposing tariffs of up to 25 percent on imported cars and parts, a levy that could hike vehicle costs, hurting auto sales and industry jobs.

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