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Ford CEO says Trump's tariffs are causing 'chaos' in auto industry
Ford CEO Jim Farley stated that President Trump's tariffs are causing "chaos" in the auto industry, impacting costs and competition with foreign automakers.
Trump's 25% tariff on foreign steel and aluminum imports is expected to lead to over 177,000 job losses in America, according to a report from the Brookings Institution.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra mentioned that the company has been planning to mitigate the impact of tariffs since late November.
Farley warned that a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada could severely harm the U.S. auto industry and benefit foreign competitors.
By Chris Isidore, CNN The CEOs of Ford and General Motors said Tuesday that long-term 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico would greatly disrupt their operations, as well as their profitability. Those tariffs proposed by the Trump administration are on pause right now. However, that hasn't stopped the automakers from preparing for their possible implementation in March.