President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States will increase tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union from 15% to 25%, effective next week. The president accused the EU of failing to comply with a trade agreement negotiated at his golf course in Scotland last summer.

Trump's announcement came late Friday, a public holiday across much of Europe, appearing to catch Brussels off guard. The president criticized European leaders for taking too long to ratify the previously negotiated deal and said the EU was "not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."

The tariff increase represents a significant escalation in trade tensions between the US and EU. Trump had previously struck what appeared to be a détente with European leaders during summer negotiations, but Friday's announcement suggests those agreements have broken down.

The automotive sector has been a particular focus of Trump's trade policy, with the president frequently criticizing European car imports to the United States. The new 25% rate represents a substantial increase from the current 15% tariff level.

Trump did not provide specific details about how the tariff increase would be implemented or clarify the exact timeline for the new rates to take effect. The announcement adds to ongoing trade disputes that have affected various sectors, including previous tariffs that impacted UK whisky exports and other European goods.