Трамп останнім часом знижує мита на автомобілі, коли покупці готуються до різкого зростання цін

The U.S. auto industry is about to get whacked with a 25 percent tariff on cars and parts, but not without a last-minute twist. In a move that might ease some of the pain for automakers, is relaxing some of the burdens these companies will face. A new executive order will provide a rebate to automakers who pay tariffs, and it’ll stop tariffs from stacking up.The current 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles is staying exactly where it is. Meanwhile, the additional 25 percent tariff on auto parts will still kick in on May 3. However, the new order is designed to make both policies a little easier for automakers to handle. It will prevent multiple tariffs, such as those on steel and aluminum, from stacking on top of each other, which has been a major concern for the industry.More: In addition, it’ll provide up to a 3.75 percent reimbursement on auto parts tariffs for a year. That percentage drops to 2.5 percent next year and then is phased out after two years. Essentially, it provides time for automakers who plan on moving more production to the to get that work done.“President Trump is building an important partnership with both the domestic automakers and our great American workers,” Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said to . “This deal will be a major victory for the president’s trade policy by rewarding companies who are already manufacturing domestically, while providing a runway to manufacturers who have expressed their commitment in investing in America and expanding domestic manufacturing.”Industry Response Rolls InFor now, the big three automakers are praising the action. “Ford welcomes and appreciates these decisions by President Trump, which will help mitigate the impact of tariffs on automakers, suppliers and consumers,” CEO Jim Farley said. “We will continue to work closely with the administration in support of the president’s vision for a healthy and growing auto industry in America. Ford sees policies that encourage exports and ensure affordable supply chains to promote more domestic growth as essential.’’Stellantis Chair John Elkann told that “Stellantis appreciates the tariff relief measures decided by President Trump. While we further assess the impact of the tariff policies on our North American operations, we look forward to our continued collaboration with the U.S. Administration to strengthen a competitive American auto industry and stimulate exports.”Finally, Mary Barra of GM chimed in as well to say that the order helps to “level the playing field for companies like GM.”All of this comes after pressure , automakers, and others.All of this comes after mounting pressure from dealers, automakers, and industry groups who warned that escalating tariffs could have triggered serious financial fallout across the sector.