Trump announces 25% tariffs on EU cars and trucks, citing trade deal violations
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 12:14 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
President Trump used his Truth Social platform to state that, beginning next week, the United States will raise tariffs on automobiles and trucks imported from the European Union to 25 percent, accusing the bloc of failing to honor its trade agreement with the U.S.
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