Subaru bets on new Forester SUV to overcome Trump tariff impact

Subaru bets on new Forester SUV to overcome Trump tariff impact

TOKYO -- Japanese automaker Subaru is counting on its new Forester sport utility vehicle (SUV) to weather the Trump administration's tariffs, as the c

Subaru’s Future Hinges On One Model Amid Tariff Struggles

Last year, 71% of all new Subaru models sold were in the US, making it their largest market. This fall, Subaru will begin building the Forester at its manufacturing site in Indiana. Subaru has yet to commit to increasing US production, citing the need for supplier cooperation. All Japanese car brands importing cars into the United States are feeling the effects of President Trump’s tariffs, but of them all, Subaru is the most exposed. To lessen …