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rambler7
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I mean - isn't the whole discussion on tariffs based on the premise that EU is (mis)using the US somehow? Consumer prices don't show that at all - no matter imported or exported goods, in the end everything is still much cheaper in the US.

A part of this is VAT of course but some prices are still much lower in US even when you discount the VAT amount.
rambler7
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Completely unscientific (quick AI research) of top car models imported from the EU to the US + their approximate (end consumer) prices in the US (first price) vs Germany (second) with roughly same specs.

Volkswagen Tiguan ~$28,880 ~$39,500

BMW 3 Series (330i) ~$44,500 ~$66,200

Mercedes-Benz GLC ~$47,100 ~$64,500

Audi Q8 e-tron ~$74,400 ~$82,000

Volvo XC90 ~$56,000 ~$87,900

Land Rover Defender 110 ~$60,600 ~$73,500

Porsche Macan ~$62,550 ~$88,000

BMW i4 eDrive40 ~$57,300 ~$66,000

Aren't the end-consumer prices all that matters in the end? Plus its mostly what most people would describe as luxury vehicles - so few percent here/there is just a smoke screen.

The other way around its also just Mustangs, Corvettes, Jeeps, Cadillacs, Teslas - again much cheaper in the US than the EU.