EU says it will keep options open after Trump threatens 25% auto tariff
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 06:01 UTC
- Sources: Politico Europe
The European Commission announced it will keep its response options open following President Trump’s statement on Truth Social to raise tariffs on European automobiles and parts by 25 %. The move threatens a transatlantic trade dispute, though EU officials have not yet indicated specific retaliatory measures.
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