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May 1, 2026
Trump Raises Tariffs on EU Autos to 25% Amid Trade Deal Dispute
- President Trump announced a 25% tariff on EU cars and trucks, effective next week, citing noncompliance with a trade deal.
- The tariffs will not affect vehicles produced in the U.S., where existing heavy-duty truck tariffs are already set at 25%.
- The EU's compliance with the trade agreement has been questioned, with ongoing disputes over steel and aluminum tariffs contributing to stalled negotiations.
5 Sources
- Trump to impose tariffs on cars, trucks from European UnionMay 1, 2026 at 4:14 PM · The Hill
- Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on European CarsMay 1, 2026 at 4:26 PM · NYT
- Trump ‘pleased to announce’ 25% hike on EU auto tariffs effective next weekMay 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM · Independent
- Trump says he's hiking tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%May 1, 2026 at 4:38 PM · CBS News
- Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%May 1, 2026 at 4:41 PM · BBC