Crying Wolf: EU’s alarm bells ring (late) as Trump howls back into power
The threat of a tariff war couldn’t come at a worse time for industries like automotive and aeronautics.
This edition of The Mobility Week in Review explores the challenges facing European industry with Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the Volkswagen-Rivian joint venture, recent changes in Northvolt’s governance, the ambitious 2030 combustion car ban in Copenhagen, BlaBlaCar’s expansion beyond its borders, and rumors of a new Tesla plant on European soil.
Without further delay, let’s dive in…
🐺 The U.S. election coin has landed tails for the EU. What’s next?
In the Batman universe, Two-Face—the villain that Harvey Dent ultimately becomes—is known for making decisions based on the flip of a coin, choosing his course of action depending on whether it lands on heads or tails. In the weeks leading up to the U.S. elections, many politicians adopted a similar approach. Now, with the election results finalized, it’s clear that, for the EU, the coin has landed on tails.