Trump threatens to reimpose 25% tariffs on EU autos as trade deal falters
President Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on European automobiles from 15% to 25% due to perceived non-compliance by the EU with the Turnberry Agreement. This agreement, established in July 2025, aimed to enhance trade relations between the US and the EU. EU officials attribute the delays to internal political challenges and a lengthy approval process.
- ▪Trump plans to raise tariffs on European-made cars and trucks from 15% back to 25%.
- ▪The increase is a response to the EU's failure to meet commitments under the Turnberry Agreement.
- ▪EU representatives cite internal political challenges as the reason for the delays in legislative changes.
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<img src="https://static.cryptobriefing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/18000248/trump-says-he-will-raise-tariffs-on-eu-autos-to-25-for-not-c-1-800x420.jpeg" alt="Trump threatens to reimpose 25% tariffs on EU autos as trade deal falters" class="w-full aspect-[19/10] object-cover" /> Trump threatens to reimpose 25% tariffs on EU autos as trade deal falters The Turnberry Agreement, struck just months ago between Trump and von der Leyen, is already fraying as the US accuses the EU of failing to deliver on its commitments. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 18, 2026 The ink on the US-EU trade deal barely had time to dry before things started going sideways.
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