Coverage dated July 22, 2025

US automakers say Trump's 15% tariff deal with Japan puts them at a disadvantage

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The Big 3 American automakers, General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, say they will face steeper import taxes on steel, aluminum and parts than their competitors.

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  1. Fortune

    Trump calls the Japan trade deal on autos a major win. Detroit says it's 'definitely at a disadvantage' (opens Fortune)

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    “This is a deal that will charge lower tariffs on Japanese autos with no U.S. content,” said Matt Blunt, president of the American Automotive Policy Council.

  2. 12News Phoenix

    US automakers say Trump's 15% tariff deal with Japan puts them at a disadvantage (opens 12News Phoenix)

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    12News Phoenix's feed description

    The Big 3 American automakers, General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, say they will face steeper import taxes on steel, aluminum and parts than their competitors.

  3. WMUR

    US Automakers Criticize Trump’s Japan Auto Tariff Deal (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    U.S. automakers are concerned about President Donald Trump's agreement to tariff Japanese vehicles at 15%, saying they'll face steeper import taxes on steel, aluminum and parts than their competitors.

  4. PBS NewsHour

    Big 3 automakers say Trump's tariff deal with Japan puts them at a disadvantage (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    U.S. automakers worry that President Donald Trump's agreement to tariff Japanese vehicles at 15% would put them at a competitive disadvantage, saying they will face steeper import taxes on steel, aluminum and parts than their competitors.

  5. KING 5 Seattle

    US automakers challenge Trump's tariff agreement with Japan (opens KING 5 Seattle)

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    KING 5 Seattle's feed description

    The Big 3 American automakers, General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, say they will face steeper import taxes on steel, aluminum and parts than their competitors.

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