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US to announce 25% tariff on EU very soon, Trump says

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Posted on February 26, 2025

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(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration will soon announce a 25% tariff on imports from the European Union. "We have made a decision, and we'll be announcing

US to announce 25% tariff on EU very soon, Trump

(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration will soon announce a 25% tariff on imports from the European Union.

"We have made a decision, and we'll be announcing it very soon, and it'll be 25% generally speaking, and that'll be on cars, and all of the things," Trump told reporters during a meeting of his cabinet.

The EU has a 10% tariff on passenger cars, four times the rate of the U.S. passenger car tariff of 2.5%. U.S. officials have also complained about European value added taxes of at least 17.5%.

(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; Writing by Ryan Patrick Jones; Editing by Katharine Jackson and Leslie Adler)

Key Takeaways

  • US plans a 25% tariff on EU imports.
  • Tariff targets cars and other goods.
  • EU currently has a 10% tariff on US cars.
  • US officials criticize EU value added taxes.
  • Announcement expected soon from the Trump administration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tariff percentage did Trump announce for EU imports?
Trump announced that his administration will soon announce a 25% tariff on imports from the European Union.
How does the EU's car tariff compare to the U.S. tariff?
The EU has a 10% tariff on passenger cars, which is four times the rate of the U.S. passenger car tariff of 2.5%.
What additional tax concerns do U.S. officials have regarding the EU?
U.S. officials have complained about European value added taxes of at least 17.5%.

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