President Donald Trump made economic waves earlier this year when he announced a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and parts with the stated goal of revitalizing U.S. auto manufacturing. Those announced tariffs have since been walked back. In fact, new inflation numbers show that consumer expenditures on cars and car parts have declined slightly since Trump took office — even as broader inflation continues to creep up.


WORKFORCE & ECONOMY


Nonpartisan Election and Political Analysis


PUBLIC HEALTH STORIES


Other Stories