Tariff Impacts on Clean Energy and Automotive Industries

This chapter examines the potential effects of tariffs proposed by the Trump administration on the clean energy and automotive sectors, particularly in North American supply chains. It emphasizes how such tariffs could raise manufacturing costs and complicate efforts to establish a domestic manufacturing base, while also addressing the broader ramifications for international trade and investment. The discussion highlights the uncertainty created by fluctuating trade policies and its implications on economic behavior and global supply chain strategies.