Uncertainty swirls around Trump’s 25% auto tariffs here in the Midlands
- The 25% tariffs on auto imports proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump are set to take effect this week, significantly impacting the U.S. Auto industry and consumers.
- Japan and South Korea, which contribute greatly to the auto industry and electric vehicle batteries, will face major losses due to these tariffs.
- Experts predict rising costs for consumers and a temporary disruption in supply in the auto industry as the tariffs affect new car sales and repairs.
- U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on auto imports is set to take effect this week, impacting major exporters like Japan and South Korea who are crucial for EV development.
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Auto industry braces for rising costs, disruptions as tariffs loom
Broad tariffs proposed by the Trump administration could mark what the president calls “Liberation Day”—a turning point aimed at revitalizing the U.S. economy through new taxes on imports. Those in the auto industry, however, predict a temporary disruption in supply and rising costs for consumers. It’s not just storm season that body shops like CARSTAR SheerMetal in Plano are bracing for, but also the ripple effect of new tariffs on imported aut…

What does Trump's 25% tariff on foreign cars mean for you?
We’re diving into some big news: President Trump just signed an executive order slapping a 25% tariff on foreign-made autos. This is going to shake things up for automakers, jobs, and maybe even the price of your next ride.So here’s the deal: As of April 2, any vehicle manufactured outside the U.S. is getting hit with a 25% tariff.Trump claims this will bring in more than $100 billion in new annual revenue, setting the stage for eliminating inco…


Tariffs expected at 25% on auto imports, parts
A series of tariffs on foreign-made cars and auto parts was announced by President Donald J. Trump, a prelude to what he is calling “Liberation Day,” when duties are expected to hit goods made by U.S. trading partners.
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