"Tariff Tipping Point: Toyota Exec Warns of Industry Shifts Under Trump-era Trade Policies. A high-ranking Toyota executive has sounded the alarm on the long-term impact of the Trump administration's tariff policies, predicting a seismic shift in the US automotive landscape. With the tariffs imposed on imported vehicles and parts, the executive warns that the industry's very structure is at risk of being rewritten, with far-reaching consequences for manufacturers, consumers, and workers. As the global auto industry grapples with the aftermath of the tariffs, Toyota's candid assessment raises critical questions about the future of American manufacturing and the competitiveness of US-based automakers."
One of Toyota’s most experienced executives says the tariff regimen adopted by the Trump administration “is fundamentally going to change the structure of the industry in the U.S.” ...