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Trump says he will raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%

President Trump announced he will raise U.S. tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%, citing noncompliance with a previous trade deal.

Published May 1, 2026, 3:21 PM EDT | WFMZZ

President Donald Trump said Friday he will hike U.S. tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%, effective next week. He said the move was justified because the EU is not complying with an earlier trade agreement.