The tariff applies to all internal combustion and electric passenger vehicles. Light trucks and SUVs—already at 25% under the “Chicken Tax”—will see additional enforcement of origin rules.
Trump announces tariffs on European cars going to 25% next week – claims block 'not complying' with trade deal https://t.co/G5yLqRAR7J pic.twitter.com/pQviq46HHb
— New York Post (@nypost) May 1, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Friday he would soon raise tariffs to 25% on vehicles imported from the European Union, claiming the bloc was non-compliant with its US trade deal.
“I am pleased to announce that, based on the fact the European Union is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal, next week I will be increasing Tariffs charged to the European Union for Cars and Trucks coming into the United States,” he said in a post to Truth Social.