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Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25% for 'not complying' with trade deal
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- US President Donald Trump on Friday said he will increase tariffs on vehicles from the European Union to 25% next week, accusing the bloc of not complying with its 2025 trade deal.
- Issued on: 01/05/2026 - 18:01Modified: 01/05/2026 - 18:24
- By: FRANCE 24 President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on April 30, 2026.
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US President Donald Trump on Friday said he will increase tariffs on vehicles from the European Union to 25% next week, accusing the bloc of not complying with its 2025 trade deal.
Issued on: 01/05/2026 - 18:01Modified: 01/05/2026 - 18:24
By: FRANCE 24 President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on April 30, 2026. © Alex Brandon, AP President Donald Trump said Friday that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%, a move that could jolt the world economy at a fragile moment.
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