Trump to Raise EU Car Tariffs to 25% as US-EU Trade Tensions Escalate

US President Donald Trump has announced on Truth Social that he will increase tariffs on European Union automobiles and trucks to 25%, a decision that immediately raises the risk of a new trade escalation between Washington and Brussels. The move, confirmed on May 1, 2026, targets one of the most sensitive sectors in transatlantic trade … Continue reading Trump to Raise EU Car Tariffs to 25% as US-EU Trade Tensions Escalate