America First: Trump Drops the Hammer With 25 Percent Tariff on EU Cars
President Trump announced a 25% tariff on European Union car and truck imports, citing non-compliance with an existing trade deal. He emphasized that EU manufacturers avoiding tariffs can do so by producing vehicles in U.S. plants, where over $100 billion is being invested. The move aligns with Trump's 'America First' policy and aims to accelerate foreign auto manufacturers' shift to American production.
- ▪Trump announced a 25% tariff on EU cars and trucks via Truth Social on May 1, 2026.
- ▪The tariff does not apply to EU-made vehicles produced in U.S. plants, such as those by BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Volvo.
- ▪The original trade deal with the EU had a 15% tariff cap, but legal challenges prompted new justifications based on national security and trade imbalances.
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America First: Trump Drops the Hammer With 25% Tariff on EU Cars By Ward Clark | 2:25 PM on May 01, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Thinking of buying a new Peugeot, Saab, or Audi? You may want to wait a while. On Friday, May Day, interestingly enough, President Trump took to his Truth Social platform to announce that the European Union's auto industry is about to be hit with another round of tariffs on imports into the United States. President Trump cites the EU not complying with the existing trade deal to justify the move.
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