The president of the United States announces on the social network Truth his intention to raise tariffs to 25% for cars produced in EU countries and destined overseas. “If the cars and trucks are made in U.S. plants, there will be no tariffs.” Brussels responds with Bernd Lange: “While the EU keeps its promises, the US side continues to break its commitments”
It’s a post published by Donald Trump on the social channels of Truth to reignite the tariff war, particularly in the automotive sector, between the United States of America and the European Union. With a message published on the platform the May 1, 2026In fact, the US president has announced his intention to increase tariffs 25% for all cars produced in one of the EU countries and destined overseas. “I am pleased to announce that, in view of the fact that the European Union is not respecting our fully agreed trade agreement, next week I will increase the customs duties imposed on the European Union on cars and trucks imported into the United States – wrote the tycoon – The duty will be increased to 25%. It is fully clear and agreed that, if cars and trucks are produced in US plants, there will be no tariff. Many plants for the production of cars and trucks are currently under construction, with investments of over 100 billion dollars, a record in the history of car and truck production. These plants, staffed by Americans, will open soon – there has never been anything like what is happening today in America!
the EU’s response
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“Trump’s plan to impose 25% tariffs on EU cars is unacceptable.” Bernd Langepresident of the EP’s international trade commission, chose another social network (X, the former Twitter) to respond to the threats aired (“They have robbed us for years, but they won’t do it anymore – the tycoon then added verbally -. We have informed them that we will increase duties on cars to 25%”) by the president of the United States. “The European Parliament is still respecting the agreement on Scotland, working to finalize the legislation – reads the post of the German SPD MEP -. While the EU keeps its promises, the US side continues to break its commitments. From tariffs on over 400 steel and aluminum products to cars, this shows a clear unreliability. We have seen these arbitrary moves in the past, even towards partners. The EU must now maintain clarity and firmness”.
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