Event Brief
European Commission keeps options open on Trump auto tariffs
Filed: May 02, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Summary: The European Commission said it will keep options open over Trump’s threat to raise EU auto tariffs to 25%.
WHO: European Commission
WHAT: The European Commission responded to a Trump threat to raise tariffs on automobiles and auto parts from the EU to 25%.
WHEN: May 02, 2026 at 6:01 AM ET
WHERE: European Union
WHY: Trump said the EU is not living up to its end of a trade agreement struck last summer.
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