Car dealers in the U.S. are bracing for rising prices as a result of Trump's 25% tariff on cars and car parts imports.

In the meantime, other tariffs already in effect could start pushing prices higher. A combined 20% tariff on imports from China took effect March 4, followed by 25% tariffs on ste

Come April, most of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will increase the prices of their passenger vehicles (PVs), owing to a plethora of reasons, from rising input and operational costs to currency depreciation and even to enhance their profitability.

Some analysts have warned that Trump's import charges could lead to the temporary shutdown of some US car production, with increased prices passed onto consumers. But the US president told NBC News on Saturday that he hoped foreign carmakers will raise prices as it meant "people are gonna buy American-made cars - we have plenty".

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he did not warn car industry executives against raising prices as tariffs on foreign-made autos come into force, telling NBC News he "couldn't care less" if they do.

With President Trump’s recent order issuing a 25% tax on imported cars and parts, buying a new car or even getting the one you already have fixed may be pricier than ever. “People still need to get to work,