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On March 26, 2025, President Trump announced an adjustment to U.S. trade policy by imposing a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts. This decision is based on the President’s authority under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which addresses threats to national security posed by excessive imports. The tariffs aim to protect the domestic automotive industry, which is vital for national security, and to strengthen American manufacturing while also providing a certification process for compliant imports under the USMCA.

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