25% tariff on ALL imported autos announced

[TRD_GUY]

So, are these other countries trying to get its citizens not to buy foreign made products? What about the Porsche, Mercedes, BMW customers?

What do you think?

In 2024, American car sales in Japan were notably low, accounting for less than 1% of total passenger car sales.

 

[youngolf]

Toyota will not increase the price of there cars despite the tariffs.

https://www.reuters.com/business/au...ain-operations-despite-us-tariffs-2025-03-31/

You would surmise they want to see what takes place over time, since this is from a politician.......will he be tarred and feathered or what? My feeling, you leave the free market mostly free, and meddling never works. Let competition prevail, and just get better.

 

[nubbins_]

Toyota will not increase the price of there cars despite the tariffs.

https://www.reuters.com/business/au...ain-operations-despite-us-tariffs-2025-03-31/

Okay, but are they also going to be keeping supply at status quo while they do that? One could imagine that while Toyota is playing this card to keep customers happy, from a business standpoint it also wouldn't exactly be scrambling to expand production just to make more of a loss on each vehicle in the US market.

Of course, the Canada market is probably a fair bit smaller, but I hope Toyota takes this opportunity to increase its production quotas a bit for Canada. Especially ours are not US-spec, and the differences aren't just port-installed accessories

 

[MaMaMoose]

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/trump-auto-tariffs-gm-ford-stellantis-car-prices/

These go into effect on April 2nd.

any idea how quickly they are gonna tack on these charges to the MSRP?
my vehicle is due to land on April 12.

This may not be everyone's experience; however, I was nervous about this as well.
In February I put my deposit down. Yesterday, I brought them the check for the full amount though because I was worried that they may be required to tack on that 25%. That being said, they took my check and honored the deal. Still have about 1-3 weeks before it gets here though.
I'm glad they honored it; I was ready to back out and have my dreams crushed.

 

[TRD_GUY]

Looks like Ford is stepping up too! Seems there's too much to lose and consumers will end up benefiting....But wait, this isn't news worthy! And Canada loves Ford trucks!

Ford Offers Discounts on Cars and Trucks as Auto Tariffs Kick In

The company said it would offer customers the same prices it offers its employees on most of its vehicles.

 

[nubbins_]

Looks like Ford is stepping up too! Seems there's too much to lose and consumers will end up benefiting....But wait, this isn't news worthy! And Canada loves Ford trucks!

Ford Offers Discounts on Cars and Trucks as Auto Tariffs Kick In

The company said it would offer customers the same prices it offers its employees on most of its vehicles.

Ford's employee pricing is such a yawn honestly. They only really want to sell F-150s, it doesn't matter what other models they put on the poster or program. For years Rangers have had pitiful discounts here and they always try to use $10k employee pricing to steer you towards F-150 (their cash cow) instead. Even pre-pandemic MSRP was inflated accordingly so that employee pricing could be regarded as the actual "right" price. And then pandemic rolled around and they basically inflated price by $15k-20k, while giving you a limited time $7k-10k incentive and say "wow look how affordable our F-150s are!"

The last time I went Ford was 2018 and I got burned with a lemon F-150 and horrible customer experience from both dealer and corporate. Not considering going back yet

 

[TRD_GUY]

Ford's employee pricing is such a yawn honestly. They only really want to sell F-150s, it doesn't matter what other models they put on the poster or program. For years Rangers have had pitiful discounts here and they always try to use $10k employee pricing to steer you towards F-150 (their cash cow) instead. Even pre-pandemic MSRP was inflated accordingly so that employee pricing could be regarded as the actual "right" price. And then pandemic rolled around and they basically inflated price by $15k-20k, while giving you a limited time $7k-10k incentive and say "wow look how affordable our F-150s are!"

The last time I went Ford was 2018 and I got burned with a lemon F-150 and horrible customer experience from both dealer and corporate. Not considering going back yet

Yes, it's B.S, I agree, but I have equally pathetic experiences at Toyota dealers, and just about all the brands in all fairness. They are all slimy. I haven't owned a Ford in 40 years, then picked one up 3 years ago and have been unexpectedly impressed. It's a fantastic vehicle on and off-road and hasn't had any issues. I drive it more than my Japanese SUV.

Most buying Raptors are fine paying ADM fees, which isn't me.

 

[HanousJim]

Per NHK World Toyota:No price hikes for now in US following Trump tariffs


https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250403_31/#:~:text=Japan's Toyota Motor says it,percent tariffs on auto imports.

 

[youngolf]

This may not be everyone's experience; however, I was nervous about this as well.
In February I put my deposit down. Yesterday, I brought them the check for the full amount though because I was worried that they may be required to tack on that 25%. That being said, they took my check and honored the deal. Still have about 1-3 weeks before it gets here though.
I'm glad they honored it; I was ready to back out and have my dreams crushed.

Lol…..c’mon ‘dreams’?….next year model will be better, then what