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Tariff Resource Center

The ongoing threat of tariffs is putting pressure on Michigan’s business community, negatively impacting Michigan’s signature industry.

As Michigan’s only statewide voice for the automotive and mobility industry, MichAuto will continue to maintain its global leadership position.

The Resource Center will guide you on how tariffs shape global trade, economies, and the automotive industry.

Statement: MichAuto on Automotive Tariff Changes

Read MichAuto’s statement from Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. on the latest automotive tariff rollback.

The Latest: May 27, 2025 – Showcasing MichAuto’s Leadership on Tariffs

Take a look at the video below that highlights MichAuto and the Detroit Regional Chamber’s effort to share its point of view on concerning tariffs and trade policies and raise awareness on how they will impact our industry.

April 29, 2025

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders that reverse course on some of the tariffs imposed on imported cars and car parts.

Read MichAuto’s response to the automotive tariff changes and how it will help preserve the industry’s global competitiveness at a time of critical transition and investment.

April 9, 2025

President Trump announces a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs with the exception of China.

Read MichAuto’s response to the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs and how this does not include the 25% tariffs on assembled vehicles and components.

April 2, 2025

President Trump announces “Liberation Day” tariffs, which set 25% on all vehicles and a baseline 10% tariff on all imports, as well as worldwide reciprocal tariffs.

Read MichAuto’s response to the “Liberation Day” tariffs and how the tariffs will raise the prices of vehicles.

March 26, 2025

The Trump Administration announces 25% on vehicle import tariffs to take effect on April 2.

Read MichAuto’s response to the vehicle import tariffs and the impact the tariffs will have on consumers, production, and jobs.

March 5, 2025

The Trump Administration announces a one-month delay for tariffs on automotive-related trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Read MichAuto’s response to the auto tariff delay and what this means for the state’s signature industry and economy.

Feb. 10, 2025

President Trump signs an executive order to impose 25% on steel and aluminum tariffs to take effect on March 12.

Read MichAuto’s response on the potential consequences the steel and aluminum tariffs present for Michigan’s automotive industry.

Feb. 3, 2025

The Trump Administration announces a delay on 25% tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China.

Feb. 1, 2025

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President Trump signs an executive order to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China.

Read MichAuto’s response to the detrimental effect the tariffs will have on Michigan’s automotive industry.

Analysis

What’s Next for Used Cars?

Ongoing tariff-related anxieties could exacerbate supply strains in the automotive industry, mirroring the impact of past supply shortages on used car prices.

Source: Detroit Free Press

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Navigating Change Across the World

As the automotive industry faces fierce competition and a shift toward electric vehicles, these tariffs threaten to reshuffle supplier relationships and force manufacturers to rethink their approach to an evolving market landscape.

Source: Reuters

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Michigan Faces Job Losses, Yet Economic Growth Persists

Economists from the University of Michigan have delivered a forecast for Michigan’s job market, predicting that heightened automotive tariffs could lead to a loss of 13,000 jobs over the next five years. However, they also noted a silver lining in other sectors potentially balancing the impact.

Source: The Detroit News

By the Numbers

MichAuto Tariffs By the Numbers

Tariffs play a significant role in the automotive industry. If Trump’s proposals go into effect, it is estimated that the average tariff rate of all imports would almost triple, marking the highest rate in the United States since 1969.

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