In early April 2025, the US government imposed a 25% tariff on imported cars, significantly hindering European car exports to the US. As a result, a significant backlog of vehicles has accumulated at the Antwerp-Bruges Port in Belgium, unable to proceed with shipment. According to statistics, during the first half of 2025, the port's new car exports to the US declined by 15.9% compared to the previous year. Recently, the US government announced that it would increase tariffs on goods from EU countries to 30%, effective from August 1, further intensifying the challenges faced by European automakers. Some automakers have already halted their exports to the US in response.