Trump Hits EU With New Auto Tariffs as Troop Withdrawal Threats Shake NATO
President Donald Trump announced new 25% tariffs on European Union-made cars and trucks, citing non-compliance with a prior trade deal, while also threatening to reduce U.S. troop levels in Germany, Spain, and Italy. The dual moves have heightened tensions with European allies and raised concerns within NATO about U.S. commitment to the transatlantic alliance. The White House framed the tariffs as a way to encourage automakers to shift production to the United States and boost domestic manufacturing.
- ▪President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on EU-made cars and trucks, effective the following week.
- ▪The tariffs are justified by the Trump administration as a response to the EU's alleged non-compliance with a previously agreed transatlantic trade deal.
- ▪Trump threatened to reduce U.S. troop presence in Germany, Spain, and Italy, citing unequal defense burden-sharing within NATO.
- ▪The White House claims over $100 billion is being invested in new U.S. auto manufacturing plants that will employ American workers.
- ▪European officials expressed concern that the tariffs and troop withdrawal threats could destabilize transatlantic relations.
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By Gabe WhisnantBreaking News EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.President Donald Trump on Friday escalated tensions with the European Union by announcing new tariffs on imported European cars and trucks, a move that came as his administration simultaneously revived the threat of a partial U.S. troop withdrawal from Europe—raising fresh concerns inside NATO about Washington’s long-term commitment to the alliance.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said tariffs on EU-made vehicles would rise to 25 percent starting next week, accusing the bloc of failing to comply with the transatlantic trade deal announced last summer.
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