DW News has the story.
In a shock move, US President Donald Trump says he is increasing tariffs on European cars and trucks, accusing the European Union of failing to uphold a previous trade deal. The announcement comes as Trump has also threatened to withdraw US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain. Garrett Martin from the Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security at American University assesses the implications.
Chapters:
00:00 Trump announces 25% tariffs on EU cars and trucks
00:07 Trump says EU breached agreed trade deal
00:36 Trump defends tariffs, says they boost US investment
01:16 Expert Garret Martin: Tariff move surprising but not unprecedented
02:11 Legal basis for tariffs and broader pressure on Europe
03:36 Expert warns troop threats hurt US global power
06:43 DW correspondent: EU says it is implementing trade deal
09:14 EU considers counter‑tariffs but seeks to calm tensions
