# Trump announced he will raise tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25% next week.

*robotics · news · 2026-05-01 · TNW*

## Key points

- Trump will raise tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25% next week, breaching Turnberry limits.
- The Supreme Court ruling shifted US tariff authority from IEEPA to the Trade Act, increasing legal uncertainty.
- European tech trade protections under Turnberry, including for semiconductors and AI chips, are now at risk.
- The US Section 301 investigations began in March and explicitly target high-tech goods as well as autos.
- EU safeguards allow for retaliation if the US violates Turnberry, but response remains undecided.

**Companies:** Apple, Toyota, BMW, Stellantis, Ferrari
**Countries:** United States, European Union, Germany, France

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