Donald Trump did threaten to impose 25% tariffs on EU auto imports during his 2024 campaign and post-election period, and he frequently accused the EU of unfair trade practices and not upholding trade agreements. However, as of May 2026, these threatened tariffs had not been fully implemented, and the specific 25% tariff on EU auto imports was not in effect at that time, making the statement's implication of an actual policy ratcheting somewhat misleading.

No verifiable record exists of Donald Trump making a statement on May 3, 2026 about raising EU auto tariffs to 25% or accusing the EU of violating a trade deal; such a future-dated claim cannot be confirmed.

There is no credible record of Donald Trump, as President, stating he would raise tariffs on EU auto imports to 25% and accusing the EU of not upholding a trade deal; the cited source appears unreliable.