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title: Tariff Talk
description: This week's latest auto-related tariff headlines.
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# [Tariff Talk](https://www.carpro.com/blog/tariff-talk-aug-22)

 Written by [Jerry Reynolds](https://www.carpro.com/blog/author/jerry-reynolds) | Aug 21, 2025 6:28:20 PM

Not a lot to report on the tariff front this week, at least as it pertains to the auto industry.  There are a few things that caught my attention:

**Domestic Manufacturing Revival Promise Met with Skepticism**  
President Trump continues to pitch his sweeping tariff strategy as the backbone of a U.S. manufacturing comeback. However, critics argue the indiscriminate application and legal ambiguity of these tariffs may deter long-term investment, particularly in the auto industry, which risks lagging behind in the electric vehicle transition.

**Multi-Year Steel Deals Offer Supply Stability**  
Cleveland‑Cliffs inked two- and three-year contracts to supply flat-rolled steel—crucial for auto body panels—to U.S. automakers (reported to include General Motors). These long-term deals help stabilize sourcing amid the ongoing supply chain turbulence driven by elevated tariffs.

**EU Pushes for Lower Auto Tariffs in Trade Talks**  
Germany reiterated that the U.S. must honor the preliminary EU–U.S. agreement to reduce tariffs on European-made cars before a formal trade accord can be signed. This highlights the significant role of auto tariffs in broader transatlantic negotiations.

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