Event Brief
Trump to raise tariffs on EU cars to 25%
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: Trump said he will increase tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25% next week for noncompliance with a trade deal.
WHO: Donald Trump; European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
WHAT: Planned tariff increase on EU cars and trucks to 25%
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: Trump said the EU is not complying with the trade deal.
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