Saturday, 5 April, 2025

Automakers Respond to New Tariffs with Price Hikes, Factory Shutdowns, and Layoffs

Stellantis is temporarily laying off 900 workers and pausing production at several North American plants.​ In reaction to the U.S. government's 25% tariffs on auto-related imports, car manufacturers are implementing various strategies:​ Audi is holding imported vehicles at U.S. ports and labeling unaffected ones with a "No Added Import Fee" tag.​ Ford introduced the "From America, For America" pricing program to offer employee discounts to all customers before price increases.​