WorldTrump Threatens to Hike EU Auto Tariffs to 25%, Opening New Trade Front with Brussels
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to raise import duties on European Union cars and trucks from 15% to 25%, accusing the EU of failing to enforce a trade deal signed in July 2025. This move escalates tensions across the Atlantic, especially after the EU refused to join Washington's campaign against Iran. The threat has caught Brussels off guard, as the European Commission rejects any suggestion of non-compliance.