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Trump's 25% Auto Tariffs Set to Reshape U.S. Auto Industry and Michigan Economy

As the tariffs take effect on April 3, automakers and business leaders warn of severe economic impacts, rising prices, and disrupted supply chains.

Grenadier vehicles are shown for sale at a Grenadier dealership in Irvine, California, U.S., March 27, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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Will your cars get costlier after Trump tariffs kick in? (AP/PTI) (AP04_01_2025_000020A)

Overview

  • President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts are set to begin on April 3, aiming to bolster U.S. manufacturing but drawing widespread criticism.
  • Ford and General Motors have warned employees of significant operational challenges, with Ford CEO Jim Farley citing potential disruptions for automakers, suppliers, dealers, and customers.
  • Michigan business groups, including the Detroit Regional Chamber and MichAuto, cautioned that the tariffs could devastate the state's auto economy and disproportionately harm working-class families.
  • The Alliance for Automotive Innovation predicts higher vehicle prices for consumers, while over 1,000 Michigan-based auto suppliers, many of them small businesses, face heightened financial risks.
  • Growing Republican opposition, including senators like Susan Collins and Rand Paul, challenges the tariffs, with calls to terminate the national emergency declaration used to justify them.