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Automakers brace for ‘massive’ impact of Trump’s tariffs

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Around 5.3 million vehicles are built in Canada and Mexico , 70 percent of which are destined for the United States .

Automakers say they have contingency plans for tariffs but wouldn’t say exactly what those plans are.

A 25 percent tariff on a $ 25,000 vehicle from Canada or Mexico would be $ 6,450 , experts say.

“Our American automakers, who invested billions in the U.S. to meet these requirements, should not have their competitiveness undermined by tariffs that will raise the cost of building vehicles in the United States and stymie investment in the American workforce.” Update , February 3rd : Updated to include a statement from the president of the American Automotive Policy Council ..

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