Trump announces 25% increase to EU auto tariffs effective next week
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 13:49 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Former US President Donald Trump said he is “pleased” to announce a 25 percent hike in tariffs on European Union automobiles, set to begin next week, per The Independent. The move follows Trump’s ongoing criticism of US allies. No alternative reporting on the policy was found.
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