Trump announces tariffs on European cars going to 25% next week — claims bloc ‘not complying’ with trade deal
President Trump announced plans to raise tariffs to 25% on vehicles imported from the European Union, citing non-compliance with a US trade deal. He claimed the EU has not upheld its end of the agreement, justifying the upcoming tariff increase. US-based manufacturing plants, including those with significant investments, will be exempt from the new tariffs.
- ▪Trump announced a 25% tariff on EU-imported cars and trucks.
- ▪He justified the move by claiming the EU is not complying with a trade deal.
- ▪Automakers with manufacturing plants in the US will be exempt from the tariffs.
- ▪Trump stated over $100 billion is being invested in new US auto manufacturing plants.
- ▪The announcement was made via a post on Truth Social on May 1, 2026.
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Politics Trump announces tariffs on European cars going to 25% next week — claims block ‘not complying’ with trade deal By Caitlin Doornbos Published May 1, 2026, 12:20 p.m. ET WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Friday he would soon raise tariffs to 25% on vehicles imported from the European Union, claiming the bloc was non-compliant with its US trade deal. “I am pleased to announce that, based on the fact the European Union is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal, next week I will be increasing Tariffs charged to the European Union for Cars and Trucks coming into the United States,” he said in a post to Truth Social. President Trump announced Friday he would soon raise tariffs to 25% on vehicles imported from the European Union.
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