Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on European Union cars, trucks over trade dispute

Donald Trump said he will raise tariffs on European Union cars and trucks to 25% next week, citing non-compliance with a trade deal.

US President Donald Trump ⁠on Friday said he ⁠would be increasing ‌tariffs on ​cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%, saying the ​EU had ⁠not complied with its trade deal.

"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 wrote in a ⁠social media ⁠post.

"It is fully understood and agreed that, if they produce Cars and Trucks in USA Plants, ​there will be NO ​TARIFF," Trump added.