# The EU Commission is reserving the right to take retaliatory measures if Trump follows through on his threats.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-03 · MarketScreener*

## Key points

- Trump will raise tariffs on EU car and truck imports from 15% to 25% next week.
- German automakers could face €2.5 billion in annual added costs due to these US tariffs.
- The EU Commission reserves all options for retaliation if the US enacts the new tariffs.
- EU-produced vehicles made within the US are exempt from the planned tariffs.

**Countries:** Germany, United States

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