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"American Made" Cars Use Foreign Parts... Every car is about to get more expensive. ‘It’s just math,’ former Ford CEO says... Tariffs on Foreign Parts is doomed to failure! American factories are laying off, shutting down...
Source: https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/03/business/car-prices-tariffs-trump/index.html There’s no such thing as a fully American-made car...
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/trump-tariffs-fully-american-made-car-rcna198974
Trump indicated consumers could avoid tariffs by buying vehicles built entirely in the U.S., but industry experts say there’s not a single one with all-domestic parts and assembly. Apparently, Trump just doesn't understand business...
Trump indicated consumers could avoid tariffs by buying vehicles built entirely in the U.S., but industry experts say there’s not a single one with all-domestic parts and assembly. Apparently, Trump just doesn't understand business...
While many vehicles assembled in the US, including those from American brands, are considered "American Made," they heavily rely on global supply chains, meaning a significant portion of their parts are sourced from foreign countries, not just assembled in the US.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Complex Global Supply Chains:
The automotive industry is highly globalized, with manufacturers relying on a vast network of suppliers worldwide for the thousands of parts that go into a car.
No Truly "American" Car:
Even vehicles assembled in the US by American brands like Ford, Chevy, and Tesla, use parts from countries like Japan, Germany, Italy, Turkey, Canada, and Mexico.
Examples:
Ford: Ford's suppliers include companies in Canada (Flex-N-Gate Seeburn for door hinges and arms), Japan (NHK Spring for suspension stabilizer linkages), and Hungary (U-Shin Europe for steering columns).
Chevy: While some Chevy parts are made in the U.S., especially in Flint, Michigan, foreign-made parts are used for electronics and some interior amenities.
FTC Standards for "Made in America":
To use the "Made in America" label, a product must meet the following FTC standards: Final assembly or processing must occur in the United States, and all significant processing and all or nearly all ingredients or components must be made and sourced in the U.S.
Automotive Imports:
Mexico is a major source of automotive parts imports to the US, followed by Canada, China, and Japan.
Tesla:
Tesla vehicles, which are assembled in the US, also rely on global supply chains for parts.
VIN:
The first character of the VIN indicates the country in which the vehicle was manufactured. VIN's starting with 1, 4, and 5 are manufactured in the United States.













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