Manufacturing

Trump tariffs erode U.S. auto trade reputation, upend global supply chain

President Donald Trump holds an executive order about tariffs in the Oval Office of the White House on Feb. 13.
President Donald Trump has signed executive orders that have raised U.S. tariffs to levels not seen in decades. (REUTERS)
April 25, 2025 10:00 AM

The reputation of the U.S. as a stable, trusted trade partner is unraveling as President Donald Trump’s tariffs erode the global order that automotive manufacturers have relied on to make and sell vehicles and parts.

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