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Ford CEO says Trmp’s tariffs are causing ‘chaos’ in auto industry

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Feb 11, 2025 · 21:58

Trmp’s tariffs, both implemented and just threatened, are causing “chaos” for the U.S. automotive industry, according to Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley.

The chief executive of America’s second-largest automaker described 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, as well as threatened levies of the same amount on Mexico and Canada, as currently adding “a lot of cost, and a lot of chaos” to the industry.

“Pres Trmp has talked a lot about making our U.S. auto industry stronger, bringing more production here, more innovation in the U.S., and if his administration can achieve that, it would be one of … the most signature accomplishments,” Farley said today during a Wolfe Research conference. “So far what we’re seeing is a lot of cost, and a lot of chaos.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/live-blog/rcna191571