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Trump's Plan to Raise Tariffs on European Vehicles to 25%

May 2, 2026

Donald Trump announced that he intends to raise tariffs on European vehicles to 25%. He accuses EU countries of not adhering to the trade agreement. The European Commission responded that if the US proceeds with these actions, they will explore options to protect EU interests. Germany, which exports many vehicles to the US, is accused by Trump of deception. The specific categories of vehicles affected by the tariffs have not been clarified.