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Trump To Impose 25% Tariff On All Cars Not Made In The U.S.A.

President Donald Trump announced there will be a 25% tariff on all foreign automobiles. The President signed an executive order that puts the 25% tariff on all cars and trucks that are not made in the U.S.A.

The tariffs will go into effect on April 2nd, and would lead to "tremendous growth" for the car industry, promising it would spur jobs and investment in the U.S.

He also said the order aims to increase domestic manufacturing of cars and auto parts. 

In case you're wondering, Mexico is the top foreign supplier of cars to the U.S., followed by South Korea, Japan, Canada and then Germany.

President Trump And Defense Secretary Hegseth Speak In The Oval Office

Photo: Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images News / Getty Images


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