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Trump Threatens to Raise EU Car Tariffs, European Stocks Close Lower

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Published May 5, 2026 1:53 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 8:26 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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European stock markets closed lower today, driven by rising international oil prices due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and US President Donald Trump's recent threat to increase tariffs on EU car imports.

European stock markets closed lower today, driven by rising international oil prices due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and US President Donald Trump's recent threat to increase tariffs on EU car imports.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: May 5, 2026

(Frankfurt, Central News Agency, May 4, comprehensive foreign report) European stock market major indices closed lower today, as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz pushed up international oil prices, coupled with US President Donald Trump's recent threat to raise tariffs on automobiles from the European Union.

The Frankfurt DAX index fell 301.11 points, or 1.24%, to close at 23991.27 points.

The Paris CAC 40 index dropped 138.72 points, or 1.71%, to close at 7976.12 points.

The London stock market was closed for a bank holiday. (Compiled by: Chen Yen-chun) 1150505

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European stock markets closed lower today, driven by rising international oil prices due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and US President Donald Trump's recent threat to increase tariffs on EU car imports.

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