Slovakia: the small automotive powerhouse fears Trump's tariffs
6 min
Available until 02/07/2026
Slovakia, a car manufacturing giant relative to its size, produces 1 million vehicles yearly and exports heavily to the U.S. But new 25% U.S. tariffs threaten jobs and production. Firms like TSA and VW fear relocation. Slovakia’s industrial past also fuels a growing arms industry, with exports surging amid the war in Ukraine and global demand rising.
Journalist
Patrick Shulze-Heil
Country
France
Germany
Year
2025
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