President Donald Trump's ambition to see a 100% American-made car on US roads is facing a harsh economic truth. Automakers are pushing back, warning that his proposed 25% tariff on imported vehicles is forcing them to reconsider production strategies.
Even the most 'American' cars available today, such as the Tesla Model 3 and Jeep Cherokee, only manage about 70% US content. The rest of the components come from Mexico, Canada, Japan, and other global suppliers. That's not just a supply chain issue—it's because the US lacks the raw materials and manufacturing infrastructure needed for fully domestic production.
