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Trump plans tariffs of 100% to 2,000% on foreign cars, aiming to boost US manufacturing. Critics warn of higher car prices and job losses, affecting domestic and imported vehicles. Brands like Ford and Toyota could see significant price hikes. The move might raise US car demand, increasing prices further.
Trump’s Proposed Tariff on Foreign Cars Could Raise Prices and Affect US Jobs
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump intends to impose a significant tariff on foreign-made cars entering the US if he wins the November election. This move could drastically increase the prices of popular car brands like Ford, Honda, and Toyota.
“We will put a 100% tariff on every single car coming across the Mexican border,” Trump stated in a recent speech, suggesting even higher rates in interviews, mentioning tariffs as high as 2,000%.
Tariffs are taxes on imports, meaning US importers would have to either absorb the cost, pass it onto consumers, or find cheaper suppliers. Most likely, consumer prices would rise.
Trump’s tariffs would apply to any vehicle crossing the Mexican border, as noted by Reuters. Mexico exported about three million vehicles to the US in 2023, with half from American car makers like General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis.
The tariffs could have dire consequences for the car market. Brands such as Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Honda, and Toyota, which have plants in Mexico, could see their vehicle costs skyrocket. For example, a 2025 Toyota Camry costs $28,400; a 100% tariff could double it to nearly $60,000.
Imported Ford, GM, and Stellantis vehicles would also face steep price hikes. A 2025 Ford F-150 retails for $38,710, but could rise to about $78,000 with a 100% tariff.
Trump aims to boost US manufacturing, but high tariffs could raise prices for all vehicles, not just imports, as demand shifts to domestic options. This situation could lead to higher domestic vehicle prices and potential job losses in the US auto industry, contrary to Trump’s intentions.
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