Under the guise of “looking tough,” the President of the United States is taking new steps certain to raise prices, reduce consumer choice, and accelerate job losses. His new 25% tariff on cars and car parts is supposed to boost American-made vehicles. There’s just one problem. There aren’t any vehicles that are 100% American made. We’ll talk about the ripple effects on manufacturers, dealerships, families, and an economy that is already leary and weary.

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