Trump imposes 25% tariff on EU‑made automobiles, citing Turnberry Agreement breach
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 05:33 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent duty on vehicles imported from the European Union, accusing the bloc of violating the Turnberry Agreement on trade. The tariff is expected to raise car prices for American consumers and strain trans‑Atlantic trade relations.
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