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W_HAMILTON

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1. Trump did that.

Reply to dalton99a (Original post)

Wed Oct 15, 2025, 10:02 AM

Oct 15

No vehicle made at an assembly plant in the United States is 100% made here. Even Tesla sources its parts from other countries. This means that with tariffs, car prices will increase for American car buyers...

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New cars: Shoppers can expect the tariffs to increase car prices by as much as $6,000 on vehicles priced under $40,000. Higher car prices mean higher car taxes, financing, car insurance, and other ownership costs. This price pressure will make cars less affordable for consumers.

Taken from: https://www.kbb.com/tariffs/

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Sticker shock: Car prices top $50K for first time in US, Kelley Blue Book says [View all] dalton99a Oct 15 OP

Trump did that. W_HAMILTON Oct 15 #1

+1. Absolutely dalton99a Oct 15 #3

Not really given the cost only jumped about $2,000 this year EdmondDantes_ Oct 15 #4

I'm sure Trump appreciates you attempting to clarify all of that. BannonsLiver Oct 15 #5

Did you forget to supply an argument, or were you just trying to insult me? EdmondDantes_ Oct 15 #7

Simple question: would car prices be lower today if not for Trump's tariffs? W_HAMILTON Oct 15 #10

Simple is fine if one doesn't want to understand I suppose EdmondDantes_ Oct 15 #14

Yeah, I don't know what your agenda is, but that long a response for a simple yes/no question? W_HAMILTON Oct 15 #15

Thank you for your opinion but I'll trust Kelley Blue Book. W_HAMILTON Oct 15 #9

There are still a number of new cars available MineralMan Oct 15 #2

Two of the three manufacturers you listed are terrible. BannonsLiver Oct 15 #6

You mean KIA and Hyundai, I assume. MineralMan Oct 15 #11

It isn't just the sticker shock, the cost really hits when the loan terms are considered. . . kevinbgoode1 Oct 15 #8

I will never understand who is buying all these new cars Johnny2X2X Oct 15 #12

I didn't buy new cars until I was 70 years old. MineralMan Oct 15 #13