Price hikes, idled factories, layoffs: how car companies are responding to Trump's tariffs
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President Trump's imposition of 25% tariffs on auto-related imports has raised alarms among analysts, predicting significant price hikes and market disruption. Automakers are now strategizing their responses amid this uncertainty. Ford has launched the "From America, For America" promotional campaign, offering significant discounts to attract pre-tariff vehicle buyers, while Audi is assessing its strategy. BMW anticipates a substantial earnings hit but has yet to detail its response. Overall, the industry's reaction is focused on mitigating the impending financial impact of tariffs.
Ford was first out of the gate with a response geared toward people panic shopping, hoping to capitalize on pre-tariff sticker prices. The automaker launched a new program called "From America, For America" that offers employee pricing to everyone.
We are evaluating how to best proceed for our customers and our dealers," Audi spokesperson Mark Dahncke said.
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