Trump, tariffs and united auto workers
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"They really suffered gravely," Trump said of the unionized auto workers on hand.
From The Detroit News
President Trump enacted a 25% tariff on all imported cars and light-duty trucks, and a 10% minimum tariff on other imported goods.
From USA Today
Carney said that will impact 3,600 auto workers that he met with last week.
From U.S. News & World Report
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Tariffs, White House and Donald Trump
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The White House will unveil automotive tariffs this afternoon, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a press briefing.
From The Wall Street Journal
Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on U.S. auto imports kicks in Thursday, and the levies look set to upend the industry.
From USA Today
Four Republicans — Sens. Rand Paul (Ky.), Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska)…
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President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs went into effect Thursday. The 25% tariffs apply to imported cars to the U.S. and Trump also plans to extend the tariffs to cover car parts, which likely will increase the cost of repairs and insurance. These tariffs are also expected to extend to applicable auto parts in the coming weeks, through May 3.
Mexico celebrated Thursday having dodged the latest round of tariffs from the White House taking aim at dozens of U.S. trading partners around the world, but was also quickly reminded that in a global economy the effects of uncertainty can’t be entirely avoided.
"Mercedes-Benz continues to seek sales growth for its highly desirable vehicles," the company said in a statement to Reuters.
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on autos not made in the U.S. and certain auto parts will send ripple effects through an industry that is already being pummeled by steel and aluminum import duties and on-again,
U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% auto tariffs will cover more than $460 billion worth of imports of vehicles and auto parts imports annually, according to a Reuters analysis of tariff codes included in a federal register notice on Wednesday.
Even if you’re not in the market for a new car, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could make owning one more expensive.
When the Trump auto tariffs take effect on April 2, prices for cars from both foreign and domestic automakers — as well as for repairs — will likely rise.
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said tariffs would raise about $600 billion to $700 billion a year. Economists say that’s nearly impossible.