Noticias País, Washington, USA – In a new turn that could disrupt the global automotive market, Donald Trump has reaffirmed his decision to impose a 25% tariff on imported vehicles—a measure set to take effect next Thursday, April 3, 2025.
After weeks of uncertainty—initially threatening the increase, then backtracking and assuring that certain products would be exempt—the former U.S. president has returned to his original stance, now aiming to impose broader restrictions on imports of automobiles and light vehicles not assembled within the country.
Trump justified the move as a strategy to «protect American industry,» claiming the new tariffs will generate approximately $100 billion in additional revenue. However, experts like Canadian economist Paul Ashworth argue the real figure may be significantly lower, estimating an impact of only $50 billion, according to his comments on the website Capital Economics.
This development rekindles fears of an escalating trade war, just as many industrial sectors were seeking stability after years of geopolitical tension. The impact will be particularly harsh for companies that rely on international supply chains, affecting both manufacturers and distributors.
As a result of this measure, U.S. consumers may also face price increases on foreign vehicles, reducing the competitiveness of popular models compared to domestic brands. Additionally, Trump left the door open to extend these tariffs to other industries, including the pharmaceutical sector, fueling further uncertainty among investors and producers.
With this decision, the trade landscape between the United States and its international partners enters a new phase of friction—just as the election debate brings economic issues back to the forefront of public discourse.