President Donald Trump has made it clear that he is unfazed by potential price hikes on foreign-made cars, insisting that his newly imposed tariffs will ultimately benefit American manufacturers.
Speaking to NBC News, Trump dismissed concerns that auto companies would pass on the increased costs to consumers, stating bluntly, “I couldn’t care less.”
The White House has been gearing up to impose fresh tariffs on a range of consumer goods starting April 2, sparking criticism from international leaders and concerns over rising costs for everyday Americans.
“People Will Buy American Cars”
Despite fears that the tariffs could make vehicles more expensive across the board, Trump remains confident that they will steer consumers toward U.S.-built automobiles.
“I hope they raise their prices because if they do, people are gonna buy American-made cars,” he said, doubling down on his commitment to boosting domestic manufacturing.
Trump also made it clear that he would only be open to negotiations if the U.S. gained “something of great value” in return, reinforcing his long-standing stance on trade deals.
The latest round of tariffs is part of Trump’s broader effort to revive American industry and shrink the trade deficit, a cornerstone of his economic agenda.
But with mounting tensions between Washington and major trading partners, the policy risks triggering retaliatory measures from foreign governments.
For now, Trump remains unmoved—pushing ahead with his America First vision, even if it means higher price tags for consumers.
