Only Teslas Exempt from New Auto Tariffs Thanks to 85% Domestic Content Rule - FuelArc News
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In a major policy shift, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that vehicles with 85% or more domestic content will be fully exempt from new tariffs on automobiles. That’s a steep threshold, and as of today, there’s only one automaker that qualifies for the exemption: Tesla. Tesla Alone Qualifies for Full Tariff Exemption Here are […]

In a major policy shift, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that vehicles with 85% or more domestic content will be fully exempt from new tariffs on automobiles. That’s a steep threshold, and as of today, there’s only one automaker that qualifies for the exemption: Tesla.

    • KayLeadfoot@fedia.ioOP
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      3 days ago

      I’m surprised they didn’t set the threshold at 82.49%, get that Cybertruck in there for the government’s own duty-free store.

      Like, that Honda is built in Alabama, the automakers here are probably going to think that the USA is a basket-case market that should be avoided, rather than a market to invest more in. The Honda is built in Alabama BECAUSE our previous automotive manufacturing policy was effective. Doing a rug-pull on the companies that play ball is dumb as all get out.

      God, I’m getting mad about it. Excuse me. I’m a hot-head on trade policy I guess.

      • ZeroGravitas@lemm.eeEnglish
        5·
        3 days ago

        WHATEVER DO YOU MEAN, SIR! I AM OUTRAGED BY THE SHEER IMPLICATION! HE WOULD NEVER!

        Caps as stand-in for Victorian levels of indignation

  • AlecSadler@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    7·
    3 days ago

    I don’t agree with damaging other people’s property without knowing their situation…

    …but the dealerships? Let them burn.

    • jatone@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      4·
      3 days ago

      I mean i do if they purchased it from a known fascist after he became a known fascist. That makes every cybertruck a valid target. Enablers beware.