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Dodge Ram pickup trucks at a dealership in Los Angeles, California, on March 6, 2025. — Dodge Ram pickup trucks at a dealership in Los Angeles, California, on March 6, 2025.Source: Bloomberg

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By Keith Naughton

April 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM UTC

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President Donald Trump is betting that a 25% tariff on imports of vehicles and automotive parts will bring more manufacturing to US shores.