Senate Hearing on the Impact of Tariffs on the U.S. Auto Industry
January 1, 2020
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The Frame
The hearing addresses the economic impact of 25% steel and 10% aluminum s, which the American Automotive Policy Council estimated would increase the cost of producing a vehicle by $400.
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Automotive Manufacturers
These companies face increased costs for raw materials like steel and aluminum used in vehicle production.
Auto Consumers
Consumers may face higher purchase prices for vehicles due to increased production costs passed down by manufacturers.
United Auto Workers
The union represents workers whose jobs and wages may be impacted by shifts in automotive manufacturing costs and trade policy.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing focused on a Section 232 investigation regarding whether auto imports threaten national security.
- The U.S. imposed tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum.
- The American Automotive Policy Council estimated that steel and aluminum tariffs would increase vehicle production costs by $400 per car.
- The tariffs affect approximately $50 billion worth of imported goods.
- The hearing took place on September 26, 2018, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- Witnesses included representatives from North American Stamping Group, Honda North America, Gates Auto Family, United Auto Workers, and the Spartanburg County Economic Development Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Section 232 investigation?
How much do the steel and aluminum tariffs cost the auto industry?
Why It Matters
The hearing addresses the economic impact of 25% steel and 10% aluminum s, which the American Automotive Policy Council estimated would increase the cost of producing a vehicle by $400.
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National Security Trade Justification
The hearing highlights the administration's pivot toward using national security (Section 232) as the primary legal basis for broad economic trade interventions.
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