Trump tears up part of EU tariff deal to raise import duties on cars and lorries
Donald Trump announced he is scrapping part of a tariff deal with the European Union, citing delays in ratification and non-compliance, and will raise tariffs on EU-imported cars and lorries from 15% to 25%. The move blindsided EU officials, with German MEP Bernd Lange criticizing the US for undermining trust with allies. The EU has not yet formally finalized the agreement through the trilogue process, though its parliament had voted to advance it.
- ▪Donald Trump announced a rise in tariffs on EU cars and lorries from 15% to 25%, effective next week.
- ▪Trump justified the tariff increase by claiming the EU has not complied with the terms of the trade deal agreed at Turnberry.
- ▪The European Parliament had voted to progress the deal but it has not been formally ratified through the trilogue process involving the Commission, Council, and Parliament.
- ▪EU officials, including German MEP Bernd Lange, criticized Trump's decision as damaging to transatlantic relations.
- ▪Maroš Šefčovič recently visited Washington to discuss the deal, meeting key U.S. officials such as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
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Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he leaves the White House on 1 May. He says Brussels has taken too long to ratify the trade deal. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/ReutersView image in fullscreenDonald Trump speaks to reporters as he leaves the White House on 1 May. He says Brussels has taken too long to ratify the trade deal. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/ReutersTrump tariffsTrump tears up EU tariff deal and raises some import dutiesUS president says tariff on cars and lorries will rise to 25% and accuses European Union of non-complianceLisa O’Carroll Senior correspondent Fri 1 May 2026 13.20 EDTLast modified on Fri 1 May 2026 13.22 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump has said he is tearing up part of the tariff deal he struck with EU leaders at his golf course in Scotland last…
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