Trump tariffs are shaking up global trade as the administration announces several sweeping measures affecting EV price hikes, semiconductor costs, and U.S. manufacturing. Various industry experts warn that these latest Trump tariffs could trigger numerous unprecedented price increases and supply chain disruptions across North America.
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How Rising Tariffs Could Reshape U.S. Manufacturing and Supply Chains
Steel and Aluminum Industry Braces for Impact
The Trump administration’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports signal major changes ahead. President Trump stated during the signing:
“It’s a big deal. This is the beginning of making America rich again.”
Industry experts warn these Trump tariffs could significantly increase costs across manufacturing sectors, from construction to automotive production.
Semiconductor Sector Faces Unprecedented Pressure
Taiwan-based semiconductor manufacturing faces potential tariffs of up to 100%, despite significant U.S. investments. Stephen Ezell, from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, stated:
“Trump’s assumption is if he raises tariffs on Taiwanese semiconductors to 100 percent, Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturers will move to the United States to avoid them. But if the United States imposes smaller tariffs on semiconductor imports from say India, Japan, or Malaysia, the Taiwanese companies will only move their factories there, not necessarily to the United States.”
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Auto Industry Warns of Production Shutdown
As Trump tariffs loom, EV price hikes appear inevitable. Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association, warned:
“Last week, when we thought we were getting a 25 percent tariff on everything, including cars and parts, I said that as soon as those tariffs come in, within a week, the industry would be shut down.”
Healthcare Sector Raises Red Flags
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance emphasized serious concerns about the Trump tariffs’ impact on medical supplies, stating:
“We are concerned that placing tariffs on generic drug products produced outside the U.S. will put additional pressure on an industry that is already experiencing financial distress. Distributors and generic manufacturers cannot absorb the rising costs of broad tariffs. It is worth noting that distributors operate on low profit margins—0.3%.”
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Canadian Trade Relations Under Strain
U.S. manufacturing faces some additional uncertainty as Trump considers targeting the Canadian automotive imports as well. Brian Kingston, president and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association, said:
“If you put in place tariffs, which are taxes of the scale that are being contemplated by the United States, it could lead to production stoppages, job losses and of course, price increases for Americans.”