Trump to raise tariffs on cars, trucks from EU to 25%
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Trump to raise tariffs on cars, trucks from EU to 25% May 1, 2026US President Donald Trump on Friday announced he was hiking US tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%.
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What happened
Trump to raise tariffs on cars, trucks from EU to 25% May 1, 2026US President Donald Trump on Friday announced he was hiking US tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%.
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Common ground
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