25% Tariffs on Foreign Cars! Looks like the poors are back to having to buy crappy American made cars...

[NoleATL]

Of course, this won't impact U.S. car prices... car sales slimebalms who sell American cars won't raise prices just because they can... no way

Trump: Tariffs On Foreign Cars To Start On April 2​

February 14, 2025

The New York Times reports:

President Trump said on Friday that he planned to move forward with tariffs on foreign cars on April 2, but did not specify how much the tariffs would be or which nations could be targeted. Automakers have been bracing for the impact of tariffs and have forecast significant job losses.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/us/politics/trump-auto-tariffs.html

 

[Huey Grey]

It's only been a month. No way any of us are making four years.

 

[NoleATL]

It's only been a month. No way any of us are making four years.

Winning!

 

[NoleATL]

Looks like Trump is trying to turn the marginally poor into full blown poor.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

Glad I already bought my Toyota and VW.

 

[SA_Hawk]

Toyota manufactures cars in the United States, including popular models like the Camry, Corolla, and Tundra. Toyota has many manufacturing plants in the U.S., including in Kentucky, Indiana, and Texas.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

Toyota manufactures cars in the United States, including popular models like the Camry, Corolla, and Tundra. Toyota has many manufacturing plants in the U.S., including in Kentucky, Indiana, and Texas.

Good point, my Toyota was made in the US.

 

[95Hawk]

It will be fun to see if this comes to fruition and if the Trump administration is nuanced enough to parse out the “foreign” vehicles that are assembled in the U.S.

My guess would be no. Trump is literally the fat-fingered keyboard typer of policy.

 

[HawkeyeHitman]

It's only been a month. No way any of us are making four years.

You won’t be around very long if you don’t take care of your immune system. No matter who the president is.

 

[Jerome Silberman]

I wonder if this is an Elon Musk approved move? Seems like he would like something like this, and I know important that has become for so many millions.

 

[IIowaFarmBoy]

You won’t be around very long if you don’t take care of your immune system. No matter who the president is.

His doc will find the best pharma for that.

 

[NoleATL]

It will be fun to see if this comes to fruition and if the Trump administration is nuanced enough to parse out the “foreign” vehicles that are assembled in the U.S.

My guess would be no. Trump is literally the fat-fingered keyboard typer of policy.

His only tool is a sledgehammer. His brain can't process the details.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

If you value American-made products, then Acura is happy to tell you that the entire lineup is made in the United States. This means that all the engine components are domestically crafted and assembled for your quality assurance.

https://www.pohankaacura.com/cc-what-acura-models-are-made-in-the-usa/#:~:text=If%20you%20value%20American%2Dmade,assembled%20for%20your%20quality%20assurance.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

Toyota manufactures cars in the United States, including popular models like the Camry, Corolla, and Tundra. Toyota has many manufacturing plants in the U.S., including in Kentucky, Indiana, and Texas.

Good point, my Toyota was made in the US.

Just bought a 2025 Grand Highlander, so I'm good.

It was "assembled" in the US. However it was made in a Japanese owned plant and who knows where all the parts come from. And no doubt a lot of the parts to make GM and Ford cars and trucks come from foreign countries.

It will be "interesting" (and likely painful) to see how he plans to apply the tariff.

 

[Herky T Hawk]

In my life I’ve owned a
Honda built in Ohio
Nissan built in Tennessee
Chevy built in either Ohio or Michigan
Chevy built in Canada
VW built in Mexico
Hyundai built in Georgia
Honda built in Alabama
Honda built in Alabama

All of my “Asian” cars wouldn’t have had tariffs. But one of my “American” cars wouldn’t have.

 

[HIWILLE]

It's only been a month. No way any of us are making four years.

You won’t that’s for damn sure and that’s Great.

 

[95Hawk]

His only tool is a sledgehammer. His brain can't process the details.

There are at least 10 “foreign” assembly plants in the U.S. - in traditionally red states (AL, IN, GA, KY, SC). Another FAFO opportunity on the horizon.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

It's only been a month. No way any of us are making four years.

Seriously, why are you doing this to yourself?

 

[NoleATL]

There are at least 10 “foreign” assembly plants in the U.S. - in traditionally red states (AL, IN, GA, KY, SC). Another FAFO opportunity on the horizon.

We'll see... he can't really be that stooopid

 

[ericram]

So we are talking BMW, Mercedes, VW, Mazda, and Nissan off the top of my head.

 

[Huey Grey]

You won’t that’s for damn sure and that’s Great.

None of us will. It's weird you haven't figured this out yet. Trump's not working for you. He's working for himself.

 

[uihawk82]

Of course, this won't impact U.S. car prices... car sales slimebalms who sell American cars won't raise prices just because they can... no way

Trump: Tariffs On Foreign Cars To Start On April 2​

February 14, 2025

The New York Times reports:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/us/politics/trump-auto-tariffs.html

Does this include parts like full engine and transmissions made in Japan but assembled into cars in the US?

That would affect Toyota iirc.

 

[Moral]

US automakers will probably raise their prices as much as possible but just enough to still take the tariff price advantage over the tariffed cars. Consumer wins yet again.

 

[uihawk82]

Good point, my Toyota was made in the US.

But iirc Toyota makes their engines and trannies in Japan so maybe those will have tariffs on them. Still a very stupid tariff

 

[MitchLL]

You won’t that’s for damn sure and that’s Great.

Stop being an idiot and look at things objectively.

Your boy has fvcked up more stuff in a month than most Presidents do in four years.

Moran

 

[fsu1jreed]

You won’t be around very long if you don’t take care of your immune system. No matter who the president is.

Piece of shit human

 

[Hawkeye Swarm]

Stop being an idiot and look at things objectively.

Your boy has fvcked up more stuff in a month than most Presidents do in four years.

Moran

Members of this site can all see your posts. You preaching to anyone about objectivity may be one of the most laughable posts ever.

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

Glad I already bought my Toyota and VW.

Tundras are made in Texas.