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On March 26, 2025, the President issued a proclamation imposing new tariffs on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts. This action follows an investigation by the Secretary of Commerce, which determined that these imports pose a threat to national security, particularly after disruptions in global supply chains caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The new tariffs, set at 25 percent, are intended to support the domestic automotive industry and reduce reliance on foreign imports to safeguard national security.

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