Oops! Donald Trump accidentally debunks his own tariff justification in stunning leaked call with auto CEOs; here's what he said

In a leaked conversation with leading auto industry executives, Trump reportedly cautioned them against raising vehicle prices in response to his new tariffs, implicitly acknowledging the financial strain such measures could impose on manufacturers and consumers alike.

Tariffs and the Price Hike Dilemma

The conversation, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, revealed that Trump warned automakers against passing the burden of tariffs onto consumers.
His remarks contradict his long-standing assertion that tariffs would stimulate domestic production without negatively impacting prices.
Instead, industry experts argue that the 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles and parts would inevitably drive up costs, potentially making automobiles thousands of dollars more expensive for American buyers.

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Trump has repeatedly claimed that his trade policies will revive the U.S. manufacturing sector.
However, his latest move appears to undermine this stance, as automakers reliant on imported components would see their production costs rise.
While he assured executives that eliminating former President Joe Biden’s electric vehicle (EV) incentives would offset these challenges, critics argue that dismantling such policies will only stifle industry growth.

The Impact on American Manufacturing Jobs

One of the most contentious aspects of Trump’s economic approach has been his opposition to Biden’s push for EV production. His administration has actively sought to repeal emissions regulations and roll back incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act, which had facilitated the construction of battery and EV plants across the country.
Industry analysts, including the Princeton Repeat Project, estimate that dismantling