Trump raises tariffs on EU cars to 25 per cent. Commission: 'We will protect our interests'

Donald Trump raises the tariffs for European cars to 25 per cent. "I am pleased to announce that, in light of the fact that the European Union is not complying with our fully agreed trade agreement, next week I will increase the tariffs applied to the European Union on cars and trucks entering the United States. The tariffs will be raised to 25 per cent," the president said on his social Truth.

Trump then clarifies that on cars produced in American factories there will be no tariffs. "It is fully understood and agreed that if such cars and trucks are produced in American plants, no tariffs will be applied. Numerous plants are currently under construction, with investments exceeding $100 billion, a record in the history of the auto industry,' the White House tenant highlighted.

"Trump's plan to impose 25% tariffs on EU cars is unacceptable"" and shows that the US is an "unreliable" partner. This was stated by the chairman of the European Parliament's International Trade Committee, Bernd Lange. "The European Parliament continues to respect the agreement signed in Scotland, working to finalise the legislation. While the EU keeps its commitments, its US counterpart continues to fail to meet them," the German points out in a post on X, adding that "the EU must now maintain clarity and firmness."

"The EU is implementing the commitments made in the joint declaration according to standard legislative practice, keeping the US administration constantly informed. We maintain close contact with our counterparts, including in seeking clarification of US commitments. We remain fully committed to a predictable and mutually beneficial transatlantic relationship. Should the US take measures that are not in line with the Joint Statement, we will reserve all possibilities for action to protect EU interests'. This was stated by an EU Commission spokesperson regarding Trump's announcement on new tariffs.