President Trump’s trade war is harming US auto sector reputation overseas. Research shows European car buyers now favor Chinese vehicles over American options. Consideration of US brands dropped significantly from 2024 to 2025. Trust in US goods decreased while trust in goods from other countries increased. European buyers see Chinese EVs as more affordable and trustworthy purchases. Tesla faces demand issues in Europe with a 40.2% drop in EV registrations.

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