Tariffs vs. Car Prices: Trump’s Auto Victory Tour Meets Reality
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The White House touts its auto tariffs as not causing big price hikes, noting strong 2025 auto sales and a December average new-car price of about $50,326, but industry analysts warn prices may rise in 2026. Automakers say tariffs cost them billions (Ford about $1B in 2025; GM $3.5–$4.5B), though many costs were absorbed and relief measures like tariff rebates and policy tweaks are meant to ease the impact. Republicans and Democrats alike caution that affordability remains a political hurdle as reshoring of production will take years and prices stay stubbornly high.
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