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U.S. Sets 25% Tariff on Auto Imports, Escalating Global Trade Tensions

The tariffs, effective April 2, target imported cars and light trucks, with additional duties on auto parts set for May 3, prompting backlash from key trading partners.

US President Donald Trump announces tariffs on auto imports in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 26, 2025. Trump announced imposition of 25 percent tariffs on all cars and light trucks not built on US soil.
Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaks during a press conference in the Downing Street Briefing Room in Downing Street, central London, March 26, 2025, following the Spring Budget Statement. BEN STANSALL/Pool via REUTERS
President Donald Trump gestures after speaking at a reception celebrating Women's History Month in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 26, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Overview

  • President Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imported cars and light trucks, effective April 2, citing plans to bolster domestic manufacturing and reduce trade imbalances.
  • The tariffs will extend to key automobile components, including engines and transmissions, starting May 3, potentially disrupting global supply chains.
  • Canada, the European Union, Japan, and South Korea have condemned the move, with several nations preparing retaliatory measures.
  • U.S. automakers and global rivals face higher costs and potential production slowdowns, with analysts projecting a significant rise in car prices for American consumers.
  • Global auto stocks and U.S. stock indexes have declined following the announcement, reflecting concerns over economic impacts and escalating trade tensions.