Why suppliers have been more outspoken on Trump tariff concerns than automakers

USMCA flags — The U.S., Canada and Mexico agreed to postpone tariffs and retaliatory measures for 30 days starting Feb. 3. (REUTERS)

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John Irwin

February 04, 2025 03:31 PM

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Tariffs already hurting vehicle affordability as more price hikes loom

Ford

Despite discounts by automakers such as Ford and Stellantis, the average new-vehicle price rose 2.5 percent in April, and more increases are expected.

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Michael Martinez

Tariffs already hurting vehicle affordability as more price hikes loom

Manufacturing

Tariff costs, policy uncertainty prevent suppliers from investing in the U.S., MEMA says

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$11 billion tariff tsunami poised to wash over Japanese automakers looking to boost U.S. output

Manufacturing

By:

Hans Greimel

$11 billion tariff tsunami poised to wash over Japanese automakers looking to boost U.S. output