Trump's Auto Tariffs Raise Costs and Concerns in Michigan's Manufacturing Heartland

Flint braces for economic fallout as tariffs on vehicles, steel, and aluminum increase production costs and challenge North American competitiveness.

President Trump's tariffs on vehicles, steel, and aluminum aim to revive American auto jobs but are criticized for raising production costs and consumer prices.
Flint, Michigan, with its rich automotive history, faces uncertainty as the tariffs threaten the integrated North American auto market.
Economic experts warn that automation in car production limits the potential for job restoration, even if factories return to the U.S.
The Anderson Economic Group estimates that tariffs could add $5,000 to $12,000 to vehicle prices, straining consumer affordability.
Critics, including local residents, question the strategic rationale and research behind the Trump administration's tariff policies.