Volkswagen will add an ‘import fee’ to cars sold in the U.S.

Volkswagen will add an ‘import fee’ to cars sold in the U.S.

The company’s move is one of the first and clearest examples of automakers using price increases to deal with the 25 percent tariffs President Trump imposed on car and auto parts imports.
Auto Tariffs Take Effect, Putting Pressure on New Car Prices

Auto Tariffs Take Effect, Putting Pressure on New Car Prices

President Trump says the tariffs will encourage investment in U.S. factories, but analysts say car buyers will have to pay thousands more.