In October 2025 the European Union intensified its push for the U.S. to apply lower tariffs on European-made vehicles and auto parts, seeking implementation of a deal to cut U.S. import tariffs from 27.5 % to 15 %. The EU wants the relief to take effect retroactively from August 1. The agreement is conditional on EU legislative actions to reduce duties on U.S. industrial and agricultural goods. 

The move is aimed at easing cost pressure on European automakers who face higher duties when exporting to the U.S. market. If negotiated successfully, it may boost competitiveness for EU-based manufacturers and ease some of the logistics and pricing burdens created by the current high-tariff regime.