What was the highest rate imposed on autos during Trump’s first-term EU tariff threats?

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During Trump's first term in 2018, the administration threatened a 25% tariff on imported automobiles under Section 232, though it was never fully implemented against the EU. In the second term, Trump imposed 25% auto tariffs effective April 3, 2025, which hammered German exports—shipments to the U.S. dropped 23.5% in April-May 2025. The July 27 Turnberry deal rolled auto tariffs back to 15% as part of the broader EU agreement, giving European carmakers partial relief while still tripling rates from the pre-2025 baseline.

What was the highest rate imposed on autos during Trump’s first-term EU tariff threats?

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