The big three Detroit car makers have slammed president Donald Trump's trade deal with the United Kingdom, claiming it will hurt the US car sector.

President Trump threatened to enact a 100% tariff on Mattel, Hot Wheels' parent company, after the toy maker said it would build products outside of China.

We examine whether the UK's classic component suppliers could get caught up in US import tariffs on car parts

Tax applies to first 100,000 cars exported from UK to US; reduced from a previously announced 25% rate

Following more than a month of negotiations between UK ministers and US officials, the UK has been granted a reprieve from sweeping 25% levies on imported cars.

Donald Trump is this afternoon expected to announce a new trade deal between the US and UK which could have major ramifications for the automotive industry.

The higher cost of motor cover will be a particular blow for families and other households that need more than one car.

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The car industry was rocked when Trump announced a 25% charge on vehicle and part imports in a bid to ramp up domestic manufacturing.

Aston Martin has begun 'limiting imports' to the US in response to Donald Trump's new trade tariffs.