President Donald Trump's newly signed 25% tariff on imported vehicles will impact nearly every automaker selling cars in the United States, with foreign brands bearing the brunt
but domestic automakers like Ford,
The article from MSN Autos discusses which automakers produce the most vehicles in America, focusing on the percentage of their vehicles that are made in the U.S. General Motors (GM) leads with 69% of its vehicles assembled in the U.S., followed by Ford at 66%, and Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) at 50%. The article highlights that these percentages are based on the total number of vehicles sold in the U.S. that are also made there. It also notes the impact of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, which has been pushing for higher wages and better working conditions, potentially influencing production decisions. Additionally, the article touches on the trend of increasing electric vehicle production, which might shift manufacturing strategies in the future. However, foreign brands like Toyota, Honda, and Nissan also have significant U.S. manufacturing operations, though their percentages are lower compared to the Detroit Three.
Automotive & Transportation
Thu, March 27, 2025
