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US tariffs cause car import pile-up at American ports

April 09, 2025 1 min read
author Anamika Mishra, Sub Editor
The U.S. auto industry is already feeling the impact of President Trump’s newly imposed 25% tariffs on imported vehicles, which took effect last week. The move has caused a significant disruption in global supply chains, prompting major automakers to halt shipments, shut down plants, and lay off workers.British automaker Jaguar Land Rover has temporarily stopped exporting vehicles to the U.S., while Stellantis has idled factories in Canada and Mexico that produce Chrysler and Jeep models. The company also laid off 900

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