Trump Announces New 25 Percent Tariff on Cars and Trucks From EU

The import tax will go into effect next week, the president said.
Trump Announces New 25 Percent Tariff on Cars and Trucks From EU
President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on April 30, 2026. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will increase the tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25 percent, saying the policy will go into effect next week.

In a post on Truth Social, the president wrote that the tariffs are being imposed because he said the EU is failing to comply “with our fully agreed to Trade Deal” and that those import taxes will not be applied on cars and vehicles made in the United States.

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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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