EU, U.S.: Trump Threatens Higher Auto Tariffs on EU, Raising Risk of Further Trade Escalation

European trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic will meet U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Paris, France, on May 5, following U.S. President Donald Trump's May 1 threat to raise tariffs on EU car and truck imports to 25% from 15%, citing alleged noncompliance with the U.S.-EU trade agreement reached in July 2025, Politico reported on May 4, citing a European Commission spokesperson....