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Trump Tariffs Have Cost Automakers Over $35 Billion
Key Takeaways
- Automotive tariffs since 2025 have cost automakers at least $35 billion in documented impacts, with total exposure higher
- Costs have concentrated on parts suppliers and import-dependent manufacturers, with partial consumer price pass-through
- Supply chain restructuring away from tariffed countries has accelerated, particularly for EV battery components
- Industry has normalized elevated tariff costs into planning assumptions, affecting long-term global competitiveness
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DT Editorial Team··5 min read·via autonews.com