U.S. Automakers Urge Trump Administration to Exclude Key Parts from Upcoming Tariffs
Washington, D.C. – U.S. automakers are making a final push to influence the Trump administration regarding upcoming tariffs, warning that the proposed duties on numerous imported parts could have dire consequences for the industry.
Companies such as Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis NV, which owns Chrysler, are advocating for the exclusion of specific low-cost car components from the impending tariffs. Executives from these firms have held discussions with officials at the White House, the Commerce Department, and the U.S. Trade Representative’s office to address the potential exclusions, according to sources familiar with the situation who wished to remain anonymous.
The tariffs, introduced by President Donald Trump to strengthen the American auto sector, may inadvertently impact U.S. manufacturers that have increasingly sourced parts from low-cost countries. The administration intends to impose taxes on auto parts in addition to the planned 25% tariffs on fully assembled vehicles, which are scheduled to begin on April 3.
