Tariff Tensions: U.S.-EU Trade Relations Under Strain

The announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to increase tariffs on cars from the European Union has been met with criticism from EU officials, illustrating ongoing tensions in transatlantic trade relations.

EU parliament's trade committee chair, Bernd Lange, voiced his disapproval on Friday, stating that the move shows the U.S. as an unreliable trading partner. Lange emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable, especially among close allies, and called for a clear and firm response.

Lange pointed out that despite the EU honoring a trade agreement with the U.S., the U.S. has repeatedly violated its terms, such as the imposition of excessive tariffs on over 400 products containing steel and aluminium.

(With inputs from agencies.)