EU Rules Could Block US Pickup Trucks From Europe
US automakers are voicing concerns that proposed new European Union regulations could effectively block large pickup trucks from being sold on the continent. The core of this issue, from their perspective, revolves around proposed changes to safety rules that they argue might contradict the spirit of a recent trade agreement between the US and the EU. This sentiment suggests a feeling that the EU is creating hurdles that could prevent American-made trucks, particularly the larger models, from entering the European market legally and in significant numbers.
However, the reality on the ground in Europe suggests that these large American pickup trucks, often referred to affectionately or critically as “yank tanks,” are already not widely available for sale.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood