Event Brief
New tariff hike could cost Germany $18BN
Filed: May 02, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Summary: Donald Trump said tariffs on EU cars and trucks will rise to 25% next week.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump announced a tariff increase on EU cars and trucks to 25% next week.
WHEN: May 02, 2026 at 11:24 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: The European Union is not complying with the trade deal terms.
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