# The trade bloc is looking to change some rules of the scheme, which would be implemented next year.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- The EU plans to change safety rules affecting U.S. pickup trucks like the F-150 and Silverado.
- U.S. automakers warn these new EU rules could hurt sales despite existing tariff agreements.
- Advocacy groups argue large U.S. pickups increase risks to pedestrians and cyclists in Europe.
- GM invested $150 million in Saginaw to support next-generation V-8 engines for full-size trucks.

**Companies:** GM
**Countries:** United States, European Union

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