In a statement, Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, called Mr. Trump’s tariff decision “wrong.” “The U.S. is thus embarking on a path that will only end with losers,” he said. “Because tariffs and isolation cost prosperity for everyone.”

The American market is crucial for Germany’s biggest automakers, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. German automakers have long been a target of Mr. Trump’s ire.

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