US EditionTrump Hints He May Raise Auto Tariffs 'in the Not Too Distant Future'
- On June 12, 2025, President Donald Trump stated at the White House that he may increase tariffs on imported automobiles in the near future.
- The announcement followed the earlier imposition of a 25 percent tariff on foreign cars and parts to encourage investment in U.S. manufacturing.
- Automakers such as General Motors, Stellantis, Hyundai, and Ford have responded by investing billions in domestic production and adjusting supply chains.
- Trump indicated that increasing tariffs could encourage companies to establish manufacturing facilities within the United States.
- The potential tariff increase adds uncertainty for automakers relying on complex supply chains and highlights ongoing trade tensions, notably with Japan whose negotiators seek tariff removal.
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The Trump administration wants to convert the automobile sector to an “America First” agenda, but fully onshoring the trillion-dollar industry promises to face sweeping challenges. Even automotive manufacturers with strong national ties, such as South Carolina’s BMW plant, often rely on a global supply chain for critical components, making President Donald Trump’s mission to make cars completely in the United States at best an objective that wo…
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Trump is still threatening international companies with tariffs. This can also mean consequences for US citizens.
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