Wed Feb 26 21:49:55 UTC 2025: ## Trump Announces Impending 25% Tariff on EU Imports

**Washington D.C.** – President Trump announced Wednesday that his administration will soon impose a 25% tariff on a wide range of imports from the European Union. The tariff, the details of which are expected to be released shortly, will reportedly cover automobiles and other goods.

This move escalates the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and the EU. The President cited the EU’s 10% tariff on passenger cars – four times higher than the U.S. rate of 2.5% – and European value-added taxes (VAT) of at least 17.5% as justification for the action. The announcement has raised concerns about potential retaliatory measures from the EU and the broader impact on global trade.

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