Letter: Auto tariffs are a fool's gambit

By Auzinea Bacon, CNN U.S. auto dealerships could see a surge in customers this week, industry analysts say, as price-conscious buyers seek to avoid potentially higher prices and maintenance costs in the coming years. The growing concern about price shock has one cause: President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, which are expected to take effect Thursday. The tariffs are also likely to knock thousands of dollars off the…

Why Trump's auto tariffs will hurt his working-class supporters

Working-class car buyers will be the hardest hit by U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on imported vehicles because almost all low-cost new cars sold in the United States are built elsewhere. Lower-income buyers will suffer another blow from expected hikes in used car prices as demand surges and supply…

Letter: Auto tariffs are a fool's gambit

Trump is putting a 25% tariff on all foreign-made cars and car parts. According to the Tax Foundation, tariffs are taxes imposed by one county on goods imported from another country.

Auto tariffs and the federal election: FP video looks at the trade war's latest

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Analysis-Why Trump's auto tariffs will hurt his working-class supporters

By Kalea Hall, Nathan Gomes and Nora Eckert

Donald Trump has confirmed that new auto tariffs will be implemented from April 2, and that a one-off deal will only be considered if it brings clear benefits to the United States. ... ...