"Trump stated, 'I am pleased to announce that, based on the fact the European Union is not complying with our full agreed to Trade Deal, next week I will be increasing Tariffs charged to the European Union for Cars and Trucks coming into the United States.'"
"The European Commission rejected Trump's claim that the EU was not complying with last year's trade deal, indicating that no additional tariffs have come into effect yet."
"In July 2025, the US and the EU reached a trade agreement that capped US tariffs on most EU goods, including cars, at 15 percent after months of negotiations."
"Trump emphasized that vehicles made in the US by EU companies would be exempted from the new levy, while tariffs on steel and aluminum would remain at 50 percent."
Trump announced an increase in tariffs on EU cars and trucks from 15% to 25%, citing the EU's slow compliance with a trade deal. This decision has heightened tensions between the US and the EU, particularly as the EU has refused to support the US in its conflict with Iran. The European Commission has rejected Trump's claims of non-compliance. The original trade agreement, reached in July 2025, capped tariffs at 15% and included commitments from the EU to purchase US goods, but certain tariffs on steel and aluminum remain unchanged.
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