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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rhian Lubin

Trump warned automakers not to raise prices after his tariffs and be happy how ‘great’ they are

President Donald Trump warned top automakers not to raise their prices in response to his 25 percent tariffs on imports that were announced this week, according to reports.

The president hosted a call with automaker CEOs in early March and touted the tariffs would be “great,” the Wall Street Journal reported. Auto industry experts have warned that the tariffs risk American consumers having to pay “thousands” of dollars more for vehicles.

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