×
GreekEnglish

×
  • Politics
  • Diaspora
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Cooking
Saturday
04
Jul 2026
weather symbol
Athens 32°C
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • World
  • Diaspora
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Mediterranean Cooking
  • Weather
Contact follow Protothema:
Powered by Cloudevo
> Economy

Trump threatens to splap EU cars with 20% import tariffs

Trump's tweet rippled through the financial markets, sending shares of BMW, Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler and Mercedes all lowe

Newsroom June 22 05:58

Δείτε περισσότερα άρθρα μας στα αποτελέσματα αναζήτησης

Add Protothema.gr on Google

President Donald Trump tweeted another tariff threat Friday, this time targeting imported autos from the European Union.

The president said on his feed that if the EU does not removed duties on U.S. cars, then the U.S. will have no choice but to act.

The threat comes just two days after Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said no decision had been made on whether the U.S. would extend the volley of tariffs it has imposed on other goods to the automobile industry.

Trump’s tweet rippled through the financial markets, sending shares of BMW, Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler and Mercedes all lower. Ford and General Motors shares also slipped following the news.

The 20 percent tariff actually would be a bit smaller than the 25 percent levy Trump had previously threatened. The president has railed against unfair tariffs slapped on U.S. goods in other countries and has vowed to reduce the trade deficit the country has with other nations, particularly China.

read more at cnbc.com

 

>Related articles

Greece moves to become Southeast Europe’s first carbon storage hub with €1bn Prinos project

Trump takes first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One amid ethics row – See inside the $400m “flying palace”

The Court of Justice of the European Union upholds a 4.1 billion euro fine against Google

Based on the Tariffs and Trade Barriers long placed on the U.S. and it great companies and workers by the European Union, if these Tariffs and Barriers are not soon broken down and removed, we will be placing a 20% Tariff on all of their cars coming into the U.S. Build them here!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 22, 2018

Ask me anything

Explore related questions

#cars#Donald Trump#European Union#tariffs
> More Economy

Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news

See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr

> Latest Stories

What would happen in Greece if every satellite suddenly went offline? The hidden technology that keeps everyday life running

July 4, 2026

World’s first hotel staffed entirely by robots to open in China (video)

July 4, 2026

SYRIZA MP Giorgos Karameros resigns from Parliament – Christos Spirtzis next in line to take seat

July 4, 2026

“I thought I was speaking to my Ukrainian counterpart”: The deepfake operation, the drone questions that raised alarm & Greece’s Intelligence response

July 4, 2026

Putin’s future becomes a high-stakes gamble: $400,000 bet he will be ousted by the end of 2026 – Forbes predicts downfall within three years

July 4, 2026

Forty-four agricultural and forest fires break out across Greece in 24 hours, Fire Service says

July 3, 2026

Doctors and pharmacists ran fake prescription racket, with damages above €400,000

July 3, 2026

Health alert on Alaska cruise ship after norovirus outbreak leaves more than 100 passengers ill

July 3, 2026
All News

> Greece

In reverence, the emotional deposition in Jerusalem, see photos & video

The Holy Temple of the Resurrection opened after many days due to the war between Israel and Iran

April 10, 2026

In the final stretch for the accreditation of joint master’s degrees: Aiming for their launch in the coming academic year

April 10, 2026

Schedule for Epitaph Procession today (10/4)

April 10, 2026

Perfect weather for Easter excursions, according to Tsatrafyllia’s forecast

April 10, 2026

Easter in Greece: The customs that continue in Greek tradition – From Nafpaktos to Corfu

April 10, 2026
Homepage
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY COOKIES POLICY TERM OF USE
Powered by Cloudevo
Copyright © 2026 Πρώτο Θέμα