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As Europe contemplates its responses, it highlights the significant trade imbalance between itself and the United States. For example, in 2018 alone, the EU exported over 1.15 million cars to the U.S., amounting to roughly $37.3 billion, whereas the U.S. exported a meager 267,000 cars to the EU valued at around $5.5 billion. This stark disparity illustrates how Europe has maintained a profitable trade relationship with the U.S., raising questions about the sustainability of such an imbalance.
Leaders underscore the importance of shifting focus to support American manufacturing. The call to "buy American" advocates for policies that prioritize domestic production, aiming to reduce reliance on European products while simultaneously facing the challenges posed by upcoming tariffs.