The auto industry is currently grappling with shifting tariffs that are causing uncertainty and disruption. The U.S. has imposed a steep 25 percent tariff on vehicles assembled outside the country, which has led to immediate repercussions for manufacturers, such as delays in shipments and holding vehicles at port. This uncertainty has spurred consumers to rush into local dealerships, accelerating their vehicle purchases. One Atlanta resident's decision reflects this trend, as he moved to acquire a new Audi SQ6 despite previously planning to wait for BMW's upcoming EV models.
I wasn't planning on getting rid of the car for at least another year or two.
But as soon as I heard about the tariff situation, I started to consider accelerating things just due to the uncertainty of it.
The US tariff situation is constantly shifting, with limited exceptions being granted for certain manufacturers whose leaders are willing to bend the knee.
It's already had immediate impacts, like Audi holding foreign-made vehicles at port, and Jaguar Land Rover suspending all shipments to the US.
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