# AD #4289 - Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on European Cars; VW EV Profit Parity Delayed Until 2030; Rivian R2 Production Costs Slashed By 50%

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Podcast: [Autoline Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoline-daily-41675)
Published: 2026-05-04T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

- Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on European Cars - Automakers Battle White House Over Tariff Refunds - BYD Sales Slump Despite Record Overseas Growth - VW EV Profit Parity Delayed Until 2030 - Volkswagen Considers Bringing Chinese EVs To Europe - Tesla Launches Cheap China-Made Model 3 In Canada - Tesla Unveils Affordable Basecharger For Semi Trucks - Rivian R2 Production Costs Slashed By 50% - AI Sponsorships Explode Within Formula 1 Racing - Cadillac Debuts Blackwing F1 Collector Series

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