For 40 years, we’ve seen the devastating effects of the so-called ‘free trade’ on the working class,” the auto workers union says

Tariffs implemented by the Trump administration may boost prices and reduce vehicle production, an analyst for S&P Global Mobility said Tuesday.

The U.S. automotive industry is expected to face significant challenges due to new tariffs, which could lead to increased costs for both car manufacturing and repairs.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration might exempt certain industries from the tariffs it imposed Tuesday on Mexico and Canada.

Many in the industry feel that the levies could still be called off. Virtually everyone is hoping that, if enacted, the tariffs will be short-lived. Regardless, uncertainty has already taken its toll.