Carmakers have absorbed most losses from tariffs. Will consumers bear the cost soon?

By Adrian Ma,

Ryan Benk

Published August 10, 2025 at 8:41 AM EDT

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NPR's Adrian Ma speaks to Jamie Butters, Detroit bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, about how President Trump's tariffs are hitting the automotive market.

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Adrian Ma is a host and reporter for NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money, a daily podcast that helps listeners make sense of our ever-changing economy.

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Carmakers have absorbed most losses from tariffs. Will consumers bear the cost soon?

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