Trump to raise tariffs on European cars and trucks to 25%
President Donald Trump announced plans to raise tariffs on European cars and trucks to 25% to incentivize automakers to build vehicles in the U.S. The move follows a previous reduction to 15% in August 2025 and is framed as part of a broader push to boost domestic manufacturing. Trump also criticized European allies, threatening troop withdrawals from Germany, Italy, and Spain over their stance on the war in Iran.
- ▪Trump plans to raise tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25% from the current 15%.
- ▪He stated that tariffs would be waived if automakers produce vehicles in U.S. plants.
- ▪The announcement follows Trump's decision to drop tariffs on Scottish whisky after a visit from King Charles III.
- ▪Trump criticized Italy and Spain for lack of support and is considering troop withdrawals from those countries.
- ▪Over $100 billion is reportedly being invested in new U.S. auto manufacturing plants.
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President Donald Trump announced plans on Friday to increase tariffs on imported cars and trucks from the European Union to pressure manufacturers to produce more automobiles in America. European cars and trucks face a 15% tariff, enacted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Trump had previously set the tariff rate at 25% before lowering it to 15% in August 2025. Recommended Stories Trump talks to retirees in first outing since WHCA dinner shooting Is Todd Blanche acing his attorney general job interview? K-9 pulled away from Cole Allen seconds before he rushed past security in new footage “It is fully understood and agreed that, if they produce Cars and Trucks in U.S.A. Plants, there will be NO TARIFF,” the president wrote on Truth Social Friday.
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