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Auto tariffs are now in effect: Here's what it means for people buying a car

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The auto tariffs could raise the cost of millions of cars sold annually nationwide.

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  1. Trump's Latest Round Of Tariffs Set to Make Cars More Expensive, Stoke Inflation

    Headline from Investopedia ·

  2. From repairs to insurance, Trump's auto tariffs could make owning a car more expensive

    Headline from KIII Corpus Christi ·

  3. As Trump tariffs loom, here

    Headline from CBS News ·

  4. Trump's auto tariffs: potential impact on new & used car prices

    Headline from ABC 30 Fresno ·

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    Auto tariffs are now in effect: Here's what it means for people buying a car

    Headline from FOX 5 New York ·

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  1. Investopedia

    Trump's Latest Round Of Tariffs Set to Make Cars More Expensive, Stoke Inflation (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs will likely push up the price of cars and could keep inflation pressures high at least through this year.

  2. People

    Car Prices Could Increase by Thousands of Dollars Thanks to Trump’s Tariffs, Experts Warn (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25 percent tariff on imported foreign automobiles and parts has economic experts warning that higher prices are on the way

  3. CNN

    Car prices will surge by thousands of dollars because of Trump’s tariffs. It’ll happen before you expect it (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Get ready to pay more for your next car. Auto prices in the United States will start to rise very soon – perhaps within the next few weeks.

  4. NBC New York

    Trump's new auto tariffs will likely drive up car prices by thousands of dollars (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    President Donald Trump announced the new auto duties one week before his sweeping “reciprocal tariff” plan is set to begin.

  5. Investopedia

    Trump Announces Auto Tariffs, Expanding Trade War (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    President Donald Trump announced a new import tax on foreign-made cars in an escalation of his tariff-based trade policies that have shaken up the economy in recent weeks.

  6. Reason

    Trump's new car tariffs are a $100 billion tax increase no one wants (opens Reason)

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    Reason's feed description

    Few trade policy moves are more abundantly counterproductive and costly than tariffs on cars and car parts.

  7. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Trump announces 25% tariffs on imported cars and parts—here's one way to help offset the costs (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    You can’t control tariffs, but you can control how much interest you pay on a car loan.

  8. CNN

    Trump’s tariffs could push up costs even if you’re not buying a new car (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs could send the cost of a new car soaring. Fixing the car you already have will likely get more costly, too.

  9. CNN

    Are you looking to buy a car before the tariffs go into effect? (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    On Friday, President Trump was asked if Americans should go out and immediately buy cars to avoid the tariffs. “I don’t think so,” Trump said.

  10. Digital Journal

    Trump auto tariffs strike at heart of North American trade (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Trump's tariffs on imported cars strike at the heart of a North American free trade agreement, threatening to disrupt supply chains and raise prices.

  11. Los Angeles Times

    What Trump's planned tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts means for car buyers (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Economic experts and analysts expect the tariffs will increase the price of cars.

  12. NBC News

    Here are the automobile makes and models that would be the most affected by Trump's tariffs (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    President Trump has announced 25% auto tariffs will be imposed on all vehicles and vehicle parts not made in the U.S. starting April 3.

  13. Forbes

    These Cars—Chevrolet, Ford, Jeep And More—May Be More Expensive Under Trump’s Auto Tariffs (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Trump reportedly warned some automakers not to raise the price of their vehicles in response to the tariffs.

  14. FOX Business

    Trump's 25% auto import tariffs: these are the most impacted manufacturers (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    President Trump followed through with plans to slap the auto industry with a hefty 25% tariff this week. Automakers are going to be impacted disproportionality.

  15. NPR

    Trump's new tariffs on imported cars could have a clear winner: Tesla (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    President Trump's newly announced 25% import tariffs on foreign cars will increase vehicle prices by thousands of dollars, experts say, but Tesla is likely to fare better than other carmakers.

  16. CNN

    How Trump’s car tariffs will impact Americans, in 3 charts (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    In less than one week, Americans could soon see the price of cars shoot up.

  17. KIII Corpus Christi

    From repairs to insurance, Trump's auto tariffs could make owning a car more expensive (opens KIII Corpus Christi)

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    KIII Corpus Christi's feed description

    Even if you're not in the market for a new car, Trump's auto tariffs could impact you.

  18. Investopedia

    Watch for Higher Used-Car Prices Under Latest Trump Auto Tariffs (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    Higher production costs driven by Trump administration trade moves will likely push up new vehicle prices, analysts said. That could send more shoppers looking for used cars and trucks, pushing up prices for secondhand vehicles.

  19. KTVU San Francisco

    How will auto tariffs affect car prices and dealerships? (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    There are now just four shopping days until Trump's expected 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and vehicle parts take hold on April 3.

  20. New York Post

    Trump says new auto tariffs are permanent, ‘couldn’t care less’ about price hikes on foreign-made cars (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump downplayed concerns that his forthcoming round of 25% tariffs on all foreign-made vehicles will cause prices on those automobiles to spike, arguing that it will be a boon for American-made autos.

  21. Foxla

    Should Americans rush to buy a car before the tariffs? Here's what Trump says (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    President Trump was asked Friday whether Americans should rush to buy cars now before his planned 25% tariffs on imported cars, light trucks and auto parts take effect.

  22. The Guardian

    Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if tariffs make car prices go up (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Trump says tariffs on foreign-made cars would would lead to increased sales of US-made cars

  23. ABC 13 Houston

    Should you buy a new car before Trump's new auto tariffs take effect? (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Tariffs are expected to hike prices by thousands of dollars per vehicle.

  24. Washington Examiner

    Car prices will rise with Trump auto tariffs: What buyers should know (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    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.

  25. Quartz

    Trump's new tariffs may hike car prices. Here are some of the most affordable autos (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    Cars.com gamed out the most affordable, new vehicles up for grabs

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