Trump announces 25% tariff on cars, trucks from EU
President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on cars and trucks imported from the European Union, citing non-compliance with a trade agreement. The announcement was made via a social media post on May 1, 2026, and is set to take effect the following week. The move escalates ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and the EU.
- ▪President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on European Union car and truck imports.
- ▪The tariff is set to take effect the week following the May 1, 2026 announcement.
- ▪Trump claimed the EU was not complying with a previously agreed-upon trade deal.
- ▪The announcement was made through a social media post.
- ▪This decision marks a significant escalation in U.S.-EU trade relations.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTrump announces 25% tariff on cars, trucks from EUThe president said the European Union was "not complying" with trade deal.ByABC NEWSMay 1, 2026, 12:32 PM1:55President Donald Trump departs the White House in Washington, May 1, 2026. Kevin Lamarque/ReutersPresident Donald Trump announced Friday he will increase tariffs on European Union cars and trucks to 25% next week, claiming in a social media post that the EU is "not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal."This is a developing story.
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