"American tariffs" refers to the tariffs raised by President Donald J Trump against _China_ on March 22, 2018. This and the ensuring Chinese retaliatory tariffs

"American tariffs" refers to the tariffs raised by President Donald J Trump against _China_ on March 22, 2018. This and the ensuring Chinese retaliatory tariffs has already taken effect for almost a year now and has already cost German car makers dearly: >China’s 40 percent retaliatory tariffs on US car imports has already cost the Bavarian company €300 million ($340 million). ===================================== "Possible US tariffs" refers to tariffs on imported cars and parts being considered against _all countries_[0]. These tariffs are separate and in addition to the Chinese tariffs. >U.S. Commerce Department recommendations into whether Trump should impose tariffs of up to 25 percent on imported cars and parts on national security grounds are due by mid-February. [0] https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-trade/trump-inclined-to-impose-new-u-s-auto-tariffs-senator-idUSKCN1PA31S https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-trade/trump-incline...