Trump says he is interested in “poor neighborhoods” if the prices of cars rise

US President Donald Trump He said on Saturday, “Blaido” is importing if car manufacturers raised prices in his country, in the middle of a wave of new drivers for import.

According to reports, Trump threatened executives in the automotive sector with revenge if prices were launched, but he told NBC News that high prices would only benefit manufacturers in the American region.

“I care about poor animals. I hope they will download their prices because if they do so, people will buy cars made in the United States. We are full.”

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On Thursday, Trump imposed a 25 % general tariff on cars and trucks manufactured outside the country, which will be applied since April 3.

Autopartes Driffs will have a term if they come from Mexico or Canada, as part of its trade treaty with the United States (T-MEC).

However, the actions of the largest manufacturer in the United States were beaten due to the measure and that experts warn that price increases will affect consumers.

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In 2025, the United States faces an increase in new prices that fear consumers and analysts. According to the Bls Statistics Office (BLS), annual inflation reached 4.2 percent in February, an increase in 3.4 percent registered in late 2024.

This apostasy is mainly due to the increase in housing, energy and food costs.

Factors that drive inflation

The housing sector is still one of the main inflation engines. The rental index increased by 5.1 percent on an annual basis, while the costs of buying housing increased by 6.3, driven by limited width and high mortgage rates.

In addition, energy prices witnessed an increase of 8 percent, due to the increase in oil in international markets, which directly affected the transportation costs and public services.

On the other hand, food prices have increased by 4.8 percent, with an increase in basic products such as meat, grains and dairy products.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) attributes this increase to the continuous interruption of supply chains and negative climatic conditions that affected agricultural production.

Impact on consumers

The price increase has affected the purchasing power of American families. A survey conducted by the Conference Council reveals that 60 percent of consumers reduced their expenses on unintended goods, while 45 percent chose to search for cheaper options for basic products.

Federal Reserve (Fed) has maintained a restricted monetary policy to contain inflation. Although in December 2024, the reference interest rate left unchanged at 5.25 percent, analysts expect possible adjustments if inflation is not caused.

Jerome Powell, head of the Federal Reserve, said additional measures will be evaluated if inflation persists above 2 percent.

Economic panorama is still unconfirmed, and analysts warn that price behavior depends on global factors and the response of monetary authorities.

With AFP information.

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