Washington, May 2, 2026 – The Europe Today: US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that the United States will increase tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25 percent, citing what he described as the bloc’s failure to comply with a trade agreement concluded with Washington.
In a statement, President Trump said: “Due to the European Union’s non-compliance with our trade agreement, I will raise, next week, the tariffs imposed on EU exports of cars and trucks to the United States.”
The announcement signals a further escalation in transatlantic trade tensions, particularly in the automotive sector, which is a key component of US–EU trade flows. The decision is expected to draw attention from European officials and industry stakeholders, as both sides have previously engaged in negotiations aimed at easing trade barriers and improving market access.
No further details regarding the implementation mechanism or possible exemptions were immediately provided.
