trump says he 'couldn't care less' if auto prices rise because of tariffs

[tulipsandroses]

CNN
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President Donald Trump said Saturday he doesn’t care if automakers hike prices because of his tariffs. In fact, he encouraged them to.

Asked by NBC News’ Kristen Welker in a phone interview about whether he pressured automakers to avoid raising prices after his 25% tariffs on imported cars and parts go into effect, Trump denied that he told CEOs to control costs.
“No, I never said that,” Trump told Welker. “I couldn’t care less if they raise prices, because people are going to start buying American cars.”

The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Trump held a call this month with auto CEOs and threatened them with even heftier tariffs if they raise prices because of the import taxes. But Trump on Saturday said he hopes his tariffs lead to higher prices, because it will encourage automakers to build their cars and parts in the United States and persuade customers to buy American.

“I couldn’t care less,” Trump said. “I hope they raise their prices, because if they do, people are gonna buy American-made cars. We have plenty.”

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/29/business/trump-auto-prices-tariffs/index.html

[SleeplessinSoCal]

1. And why do you suppose we have plenty?

Because they aren't made to last like Japanese cars.

[Haggard Celine]

2. I wonder what he means by "American cars."

Should I buy an American-made Volkswagen? Or is it only the big three that count?

[roamer65]

3. I'm just going to drive the wheels off my existing vehicles.

Problem solved, you stupid orange fuck.

[BlueSpot]

6. Agreed

My car will be old enough to vote this summer. Might as well let it get old enough to drink.

[roamer65]

7. January 2029 or bust!

[no_hypocrisy]

4. And if I try to repair and maintain my existing FOREIGN car,

the prices on the parts will be more expensive, providing that there won't be shortages for those parts.

[roamer65]

8. But much less expensive than a new one.

[no_hypocrisy]

9. Word

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

5. Let them eat cake