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Trump to Impose 25% EU Auto Tariffs Next Week

5/2/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump will raise EU car and truck tariffs to 25% next week.
  • After a Supreme Court ruling blocked his emergency-tariff authority, the administration will invoke Section 232 of Trade Expansion Act of 1962 or Section 301.
  • The EU said it will uphold commitments but may consider protective steps.
  • The hike comes amid the Iran war, higher prices, slower growth, and a 30% approval rating for Trump before November.