President Trump Delivers Remarks on Auto Tariffs, 26 March 2025

🚨 UAW: “This afternoon, the Trump administration announced major tariffs on passenger cars and trucks entering the U.S. market, marking the beginning of the end of a thirty-plus year “free trade” disaster. This is a long-overdue shift away from a harmful economic framework that… pic.twitter.com/2SOp3uJJOr

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 26, 2025

… has devastated the working class and driven a race to the bottom across borders in the auto industry.”

Brian Pannebecker, retired auto worker and 25-year UAW member praises @POTUS’ tariffs on foreign cars:

“The people in Macomb County and the Detroit area want work… So, we welcome this — tariffs are going to be an excellent thing for the auto industry here in the United States.” pic.twitter.com/3H75XlR5YD

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 26, 2025

Automakers are already planning major investments in the United States as @POTUS leverages tariffs to remake the U.S. into a global manufacturing powerhouse:

— Hyundai announced a $20 billion investment in the United States — including $5.8 billion for a new steel plant in…

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 26, 2025

… Louisiana, which will create nearly 1,500 jobs.

— Stellantis announced a $5 billion investment in its U.S. manufacturing network, including re-opening an Illinois manufacturing plant, as it pledges to increase domestic vehicle production.

— Volkswagen is considering shifting production of the high-end Audi and Porsche brands to the U.S.

— Honda is expected to produce its next-generation Civic hybrid model in Indiana.

— Nissan is considering moving production from Mexico to the U.S.

— Rolls-Royce is expected to “ramp up” production in the U.S. by hiring more American workers and expand its U.S.-based operations.

— Volvo is considering expanding its U.S.-based output.