In early April, the U.S. government enacted a significant 25% tariff on imported cars, effectively halting the flow of European auto exports into the American market. Consequently, a substantial number of vehicles intended for the U.S. market are now stranded at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium, awaiting shipment that now seems unlikely. Prior to this measure, cars manufactured in Europe faced a mere 2.5% tariff, which has now skyrocketed to 27.5%. This drastic increase has further exacerbated the situation, resulting in a 15.9% year-over-year decline in the number of new cars shipped from the Port of Antwerp-Bruges to the U.S. during the first half of the year.