Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on European Union cars, trucks
US President Donald Trump announced a rise in tariffs on European Union automobiles to 25 percent, citing non-compliance with an existing trade agreement. The move comes amid global economic uncertainty and follows a previous deal between the US and EU that had lowered tariffs on most goods. The European Union has not yet responded, but German auto industry representatives warn the new tariffs could have significant economic consequences.
- ▪Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on EU cars and trucks, effective the following week.
- ▪Trump claimed the EU was not complying with the Turnberry Agreement, a trade deal between the US and EU.
- ▪The US Supreme Court previously ruled Trump lacked authority to impose tariffs via national emergency declarations, limiting EU tariffs to 10 percent.
- ▪German auto association VDA president Hildegard Mueller warned the new tariffs would be costly and harm US consumers.
- ▪The Trump administration is expected to issue $166 billion in tariff refunds following a court order.
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News|Donald TrumpTrump announces 25 percent tariffs on European Union cars, trucksUS president says EU ‘not complying’ with current trade deal; launches latest tariffs amid global economic uncertainty.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoCars wait for shipment at the port in Emden, Germany. [EPA]By Al Jazeera Staff and The Associated PressPublished On 1 May 20261 May 2026United States President Donald Trump has said he will increase tariffs on automobiles from the European Union to 25 per cent.The announcement on Friday could jolt the world economy at a time when it is already fragile from the knock-ons of the US-Israel war with Iran.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3US…
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