Trump raises tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%
The U.S. president has announced an increase in tariffs on vehicles from the European Union. This decision follows claims of non-compliance with a previous trade agreement. (sources: theguardian, dw, cbsnews, nytimes, bbc)
Trump stated that tariffs on cars and trucks from the EU will rise to 25%. He criticized the European Union for not adhering to the terms of the trade deal.
- Trump announced the tariff increase during a public statement.
- The new tariff rate will apply to cars and trucks imported from the EU.
- Trump accused the EU of non-compliance with the trade agreement.
Why it matters
This tariff increase could impact trade relations between the U.S. and the European Union.
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5 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is Trade Review Act of 2025.
S1272 · 119th Congress
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This story is about Trump tears up EU tariff deal and raises some import duties. This bill would require notice to Congress within 48 hours of a tariff increase and set an automatic sunset unless Congress approves it.
If passed, it would:
- Require notice to Congress within 48 hours of a tariff increase and set an automatic sunset unless Congress approves it • Create an explicit approval/disapproval process for tariffs (excluding AD/CVD duties.
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This story is about Trump tears up EU tariff deal and raises some import duties. This bill would require a 48-hour notification to Congress after imposing/increasing a duty and cap how long a tariff would stay in place.
If passed, it would
- Require a 48-hour notification to Congress after imposing/increasing a duty and cap how long a tariff can stay in • Allow Congress to approve or disapprove tariffs via joint resolutions.
This story is about Trump tears up EU tariff deal and raises some import duties. This bill would require a joint resolution of approval before imposing/increasing many import duties/quotas or suspending/withdrawing trade.
If passed, it would
- Require a joint resolution of approval before imposing/increasing many import duties/quotas or suspending/withdrawing • Terminate tariffs imposed by specified executive orders and aim to prevent “successor or substantially similar” tariff.
This story is about the President saying tariffs on EU cars and trucks will be raised to 25%. This bill would limit which imports qualify for Section 232 actions and require a joint resolution within 60 days for a Section 232 tariff to take effect.
If passed, it would
- Narrow Section 232 scope to specified covered articles • Require congressional joint resolution within 60 days for Section 232 actions.
This story is about the President saying tariffs on EU cars and trucks will be raised to 25%. This bill would require congressional approval before the President would proclaim or increase tariffs on imports from NATO or covered trade partners, blocking unilateral tariff hikes.
If passed, it would
- Require congressional approval for new or higher tariffs on covered countries • Ban unilateral proclamation of additional duties on allies without Congress.