Major car manufacturers may respond to President Donald Trump's tariffs on U.S. auto imports by increasing prices, limiting model choices, or reducing features for consumers. Industry experts believe that while Trump's announced 25% tariffs on vehicles and auto parts aim to boost U.S. production, the immediate impact will likely translate into higher prices for consumers. Automakers are expected to pass on the tariff costs by adjusting pricing and potentially removing features to lower costs. This may result in a shift in costs between domestically produced and imported models, leading to fewer affordable options for first-time car buyers. The tariffs are projected to decrease annual U.S. vehicle sales and add thousands of dollars to the cost of domestically made and imported vehicles. Affordable models like Honda CR-V and Chevy Equinox could be particularly affected, with some consumers possibly being priced out of the market. Despite ample inventory at U.S. auto dealerships, rising prices due to the tariffs could prompt consumers to make purchases sooner out of concern for increased costs.