The latest chapter in US President Donald Trump’s 'America-First' trade policy was written on 26 March 2025, when he announced that a blanket 25% tariff will be imposed on all automotive imports from 2 April. The country imported US$474bn worth of components and vehicles—including eight million passenger cars—in 2024, according to the US Commerce Department.
Subscribe to Automotive World to continue reading
Sign up now and gain unlimited access to our news, analysis, data, and research
Already a member?
