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Impact of Trump’s Auto Tariffs on Major Car Brands

By aimee yang
Impact of Trump’s Auto Tariffs on Major Car Brands

On Wednesday, President Trump announced new tariffs on cars and auto parts. These tariffs will affect car companies in the U.S. and other countries.

Different companies will feel the impact in different ways.

Tesla, led by Elon Musk, makes its cars in California and Texas. This means Tesla will not be as affected by the tariffs.

However, Tesla buys many parts from other countries. About 25% of the car parts come from abroad. Tesla is also facing falling sales because of Elon Musk’s political comments. Some people do not want to buy Tesla cars now. Some Canadian provinces have stopped giving incentives for buying Tesla cars.

General Motors (G.M.) is the largest car maker in the U.S. It imports many of its popular cars from Mexico. About 40% of G.M.’s sales come from cars made in other countries. This makes G.M. vulnerable to the tariffs.

But G.M. has been making good profits in recent years. This strong position may help G.M. handle the tariffs better than other companies.

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Tariffs/ˈtærɪfs/noun
Taxes imposed by a government on imported goods.

Impact/ˈɪmpækt/noun
The strong effect or influence that something has on a situation or person.

Vulnerable/ˈvʌlnərəbəl/adjective
Capable of being easily hurt influenced or harmed.

Profits/ˈprɒfɪts/noun
Financial gains received from business operations after expenses are deducted.

Incentives/ɪnˈsɛntɪvz/noun
Something that motivates or encourages someone to do something.

Sales/seɪlz/noun
The exchange of goods or services for money.
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Where are Tesla cars made according to the text?
California and Texas
New York and Florida
Mexico and Canada
Europe and Asia
What percentage of car parts does Tesla buy from abroad?
25%
10%
50%
75%
What is one reason mentioned for falling sales of Tesla cars?
Elon Musk's political comments
Increased production costs
Market saturation
Global economic downturn
Which country does General Motors import many of its popular cars from?
Mexico
Canada
China
Germany
What percentage of General Motors' sales come from cars made in other countries?
40%
20%
60%
80%
In recent years, what has helped General Motors handle the tariffs better than other companies?
Strong profits
Government subsidies
Technological advancements
Reduced production costs
Tesla buys many parts from other countries.
General Motors is the smallest car maker in the U.S.
Some Canadian provinces have stopped giving incentives for buying Tesla cars.
President Trump announced new tariffs on cars and auto parts.
Different companies will feel the impact of tariffs in the same way.
General Motors imports all its cars from the U.S.
Tesla buys about of car parts from abroad according to the text.
About of General Motors' sales come from cars made in other countries.
General Motors imports many of its popular cars from .
President Trump recently announced new tariffs on .
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Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
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Accent
Tariffs/ˈtærɪfs/noun
Taxes imposed by a government on imported goods.
Impact/ˈɪmpækt/noun
The strong effect or influence that something has on a situation or person.
Vulnerable/ˈvʌlnərəbəl/adjective
Capable of being easily hurt influenced or harmed.
Profits/ˈprɒfɪts/noun
Financial gains received from business operations after expenses are deducted.
Incentives/ɪnˈsɛntɪvz/noun
Something that motivates or encourages someone to do something.
Sales/seɪlz/noun
The exchange of goods or services for money.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

Where are Tesla cars made according to the text?
California and Texas
New York and Florida
Mexico and Canada
Europe and Asia
What percentage of car parts does Tesla buy from abroad?
25%
10%
50%
75%
What is one reason mentioned for falling sales of Tesla cars?
Elon Musk's political comments
Increased production costs
Market saturation
Global economic downturn
Which country does General Motors import many of its popular cars from?
Mexico
Canada
China
Germany
What percentage of General Motors' sales come from cars made in other countries?
40%
20%
60%
80%
In recent years, what has helped General Motors handle the tariffs better than other companies?
Strong profits
Government subsidies
Technological advancements
Reduced production costs
Tesla buys many parts from other countries.
General Motors is the smallest car maker in the U.S.
Some Canadian provinces have stopped giving incentives for buying Tesla cars.
President Trump announced new tariffs on cars and auto parts.
Different companies will feel the impact of tariffs in the same way.
General Motors imports all its cars from the U.S.
Tesla buys about of car parts from abroad according to the text.
About of General Motors' sales come from cars made in other countries.
General Motors imports many of its popular cars from .
President Trump recently announced new tariffs on .
This question is required

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