These cars are the least affected by Trump's sweeping tariffs

Many of these cars are made by "foreign" brands

Mar 28, 2025 - 02:07
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These cars are the least affected by Trump's sweeping tariffs

It's official. On March 26, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation from the Oval Office that will apply sweeping 25% tariffs on critical bits of the automotive industry. 

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on April 3, 25% tariffs will be applied to all cars imported from other countries.

In addition, the text of the proclamation states that tariffs will also apply to "key automobile parts" like engines, transmissions, and electrical components. These tariffs on car parts are set to take effect “no later than May 3,” but the Administration states that USMCA-compliant parts will remain tariff-free until officials can determine their non-US content accordingly. 

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