Tariffs

Brands with more inventory offer more choices for consumers, and if you’re in the market for a new car, it may mean the difference between finding one that meets your needs or not.

Read our region-by-region breakdown of the Trump administration’s tariff proposals and timelines that could affect your next car purchase.

We’re tracking the responses that automakers are having to the global tariffs to see exactly what actions they’re taking and how car shoppers will be affected.

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced the implementation of 25% tariffs on all automotive imports as well as what he calls “reciprocal tariffs” on all imports. Here’s what it means for car shoppers.

The Trump administration’s tariffs will likely raise the prices of new (and, by extension, used) vehicles very soon, so buying out your leased vehicle might make more sense in the near future than it did in the recent past.

Even if you’re not shopping for a new car, the latest round of tariffs on raw materials, vehicles and vehicle parts could cause financial strain on another front: car insurance.

Without concrete plans from automakers or finalized tariffs on parts, it’s hard to say how much the tariffs will add to car prices.

The new tariffs went into effect April 3, so here’s everything you need to know about this latest announcement.

As the discussion around tariffs swirls, here’s a better — but not perfect — picture of just how “American” 10 of the bestselling vehicles of 2024 really are.

We’ve compared hundreds of models and thousands of configurations to find the cars that give you the most bang for the buck in popular vehicle classes including SUVs, pickup trucks, EVs, and sedans and hatchbacks.