The article highlights the complexity of defining an 'American car' in the context of a globalized auto industry, particularly as tariff threats loom. President Trump's proposal to impose 25% tariffs on non-U.S.-made vehicles raises concerns over increased car prices and potential turmoil in global supply chains. The auto industry is facing challenges related to part sourcing and shifting production, which could also hinder the push towards electrification. The piece notes significant movements in consumer trends, particularly the popularity of Toyota's hybrids during this time of uncertainty.
Believe me when I say I'd rather InsideEVs be writing about new cars coming out, new battery technologies, the autonomous vehicle race or how the rest of the industry is trying to catch up to China. But you're going to hear a lot about tariffs this week because if Trump's plans go into effect, they could hit reset on the current order of things as we understand it.
That will have plenty of implications for the move to electrification as well, as we'll cover on today's edition of our Critical Materials morning news roundup. Also on deck today: Toyota's hybrids are so popular that the automaker is struggling to keep them in stock.
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