IB Geography class: How the car industry is exposed to Donald Trump’s tariffs

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How the car industry is exposed to Donald Trump’s tariffs

• State the percentage of Stellantis’ US sales that come from cars made in Mexico or Canada

• Explain two reasons why tariffs on car parts from Mexico could impact consumers in the US

• Suggest how global carmakers could mitigate the economic effects of increased tariffs

• Discuss the potential long-term effects of tariffs on global vehicle production networks

Richard Allaway, International School of Geneva/geographyalltheway.com