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no_hypocrisy

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2. So, in essence, very few Americans will be capable of affording a new car,
Wed Feb 19, 2025, 06:22 AM
Feb 19

domestic or foreign.

Domestic because Detroit won't be able to keep costs down with imported metal, e.g., aluminum and steel.

Foreign because of the tariffs, a VAT imposed on the purchase price.

As it is, the price of a new car is in the upper 40's.

Better make friends with your mechanic. You're gonna keep your car a bit longer than planned.

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