Trump tariffs axe $12B from auto giants — industry braces for “fragmented future”

 

• Global automakers face $12 billion in tariff-driven losses, with Toyota, VW and others hardest hit.
• Trump’s 25 percent car tariffs, imposed April 2025, force companies to raise prices or shift production to U.S. plants.
• Mercedes, Audi and Honda accelerate production in North America to reduce costs amid trade friction.
• Higher vehicle prices and potential shortages loom as companies grapple with supply chain retooling.
• Trump tariffs axe $12B from auto giants — industry braces for “fragmented future” – NaturalNews.com