- US President Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on EU goods, especially vehicles, if the EU does not fully implement a trade agreement by July 4, 2026.
- The EU has not yet completed its legislative steps to fulfill the agreement, causing uncertainty for European exporters, particularly in the automotive sector.
- The legal basis for the proposed US tariff increase is unclear, and the EU has warned it may retaliate if the US acts unilaterally.
- A US court has ruled against Trump’s use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose global tariffs, but the decision currently only benefits the specific importers who sued.
- The US government is expected to appeal the court decision, and the ruling does not yet apply broadly to all importers.
Source: awb-international.com
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