The United States intends to increase customs duties on imports of European cars and trucks by about 25 percent, according to what Donald Trump announced, noting that the decision comes against the backdrop of the bloc’s failure to implement a previous agreement.

Published on: 01/05/2026 - 19:10 Last updated: 02/05/2026 - 11:13

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President Donald Trump said Friday that he will raise US tariffs on cars and trucks sourced from the European Union next week, accusing the bloc of not adhering to a previous trade agreement.

It is noteworthy that the agreement concluded last summer set the ceiling for US duties on European cars and spare parts at 15%, which is a lower level than the 25% duties that Trump imposed on many other trading partners.

Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, “Based on the European Union’s failure to fully comply with the agreed-upon trade agreement, next week I will raise the customs duties imposed on European Union cars and trucks imported into the United States. The duties will be raised to 25%.”

The US President did not provide an additional reason for the planned increase, but the announcement came the day after he renewed his criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Trump told Meretz that he should focus on ending the war in Ukraine instead of "interfering" in Iranian affairs.

Germany is likely to be significantly affected by any sharp increase in duties on cars and spare parts, given that it has a large share of EU car exports.

France 24/AFP

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