Sat Feb 15 02:32:46 UTC 2025: ## Trump Plans to Unveil Auto Tariffs Around April 2nd

**Washington, D.C.** – President Donald Trump announced Friday that he intends to unveil tariffs on imported cars around April 2nd, adding another layer to his ongoing trade disputes. While the President did not specify whether all auto imports would be affected, the announcement marks yet another potential escalation in his administration’s protectionist trade policies.

Since taking office, President Trump has repeatedly utilized the threat of tariffs—aimed at both allies and adversaries—as a tool to address trade imbalances, pressure other nations, and generate revenue. However, experts caution that such tariffs often burden American consumers rather than foreign exporters.

The potential impact on the US auto industry is significant. Approximately half of all cars sold in the US are domestically manufactured. Of the imports, roughly half originate from Mexico and Canada, with the remainder coming from countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Germany.

This announcement comes amid strong opposition from major US automakers. Ford CEO Jim Farley recently criticized a proposed 25% tariff on vehicles from Mexico and Canada, arguing it would harm US companies with integrated North American supply chains under the USMCA agreement. The American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), representing General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, has explicitly urged President Trump to drop these proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada, while supporting his broader review of global trade.

The planned auto tariffs follow the President’s recent confirmation of tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports beginning March 12th and his Thursday announcement of reciprocal tariffs that could potentially impact all US trading partners. Previous threats of tariffs on semiconductors, steel, oil, and gas further underscore the administration’s aggressive trade strategy. A temporary suspension of tariffs on Mexico and Canada in early February, following concessions on border security and fentanyl policies, offers a glimpse into the potential for negotiation, but the latest announcement suggests further trade tensions lie ahead.

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