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DPI - February 20, 2025
TRUMP TAX WATCH: Thanks to Donald, Purchasing A New Car Will Be Out Reach for Many Working Illinoisans
Chicago, IL — In response to Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on the steel that so many car manufacturers depend on as well as another 25% tariff on automobiles, the Democratic Party of Illinois released the following statement:
“Across our state, Illinoisians are saving up for new cars to accommodate growing families or to make it easier to get to work. Well, in a matter of weeks, they may be saddled with unnecessary and expensive upcharges, thanks to Donald Trump’s tariffs. A new car is already a massive expense for Illinois families and Trump and his spineless MAGA allies will say nothing while working people pay the literal price for his terrible economic decisions."
Trump isn’t going to make corporate power players pay for his tariff policies– working families will.
DPI-February 20, 2025
Potential fallout of the car tax:
• Chicago Tribune: Trump steel, aluminum tariffs likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say
By: Alexa St. John
o President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel imports this week could wreak havoc on American auto manufacturing, industry leaders say.
o On March 12, all steel imports will be taxed at a minimum of 25%, the result of two orders the president signed Monday that also include a 25% tariff on aluminum. That could have a serious impact on domestic auto companies including Ford, GM and Stellantis — and make these companies’ vehicles more expensive for the nation’s car buyers.
o “Steel producers have to find ways to increase capacity, and aluminum and steel might be in short supply in the short term,” said Sam Fiorani, analyst at AutoForecast Solutions, which studies the industry. “Producing vehicles has a lot of moving parts, and raising the price of what is among the most important components of the vehicle is only going to raise the price of an already expensive product.”
o “Tariffs such as these do nothing to enhance the automotive industry directly,” Fiorani said.
• CNBC: Trump suggests 25% tariffs on autos, pharma and semiconductors that could go even higher
DPI - February 20, 2025
By: Jeff Cox
o President Donald Trump said he may broaden the scope of U.S. tariffs on imports to include automobiles, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
o In remarks to reporters Tuesday, Trump said the duties would be around 25% and “go very substantially higher over a course of a year.”
• The Hill: 'Trump signals 25 percent tariffs coming on cars, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals
By: Brett Samuels
o President Trump on Tuesday indicated he would unveil tariffs on imports of automobiles, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals in early April, starting at 25 percent.
o Trump has been ramping up his use of tariffs since taking office, despite warnings from many economists that imposing tariffs on imports could lead to higher prices for American consumers.
