What Proportion of Your Vehicle Is Actually Manufactured in the USA? | Carscoops

      A government document offers an in-depth look at the manufacturing origins of cars, with some aspects being surprising.

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      by Stephen Rivers

      The U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on automobiles and parts produced outside the nation.

      A government-issued list illustrates the percentage of cars genuinely made in America.

      It outlines the effects of Trump’s tariffs on vehicles assembled in the U.S. and Canada.

      For many, purchasing domestically produced goods has long been a priority. In the United States, this preference is gaining momentum, particularly following the introduction of significant 25% tariffs on vehicles manufactured abroad. Thankfully, a useful document from the U.S. government now provides a clear breakdown of how “American-made” the cars available for purchase in the country truly are.

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      Recently, Donald Trump signed a proclamation instituting additional tariffs on both complete vehicles and automobile parts, including components utilized in U.S. final assembly. We explored the intricate situation in a previous article; here, we present the document detailing the manufacturing origins of each vehicle sold in the U.S.

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      Referred to as the American Automotive Labeling Act (AALA) list, this document outlines five crucial elements. Firstly, it indicates the percentage of a vehicle that is manufactured in the U.S. or Canada, without differentiating between the two. Secondly, it identifies where the final assembly occurs.

      Next, it provides information on the sources of the engine and transmission. Lastly, it details the percentage of a vehicle that originates from other continents. For instance, one variation of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is comprised of 29% American-made parts, 29% from Korea, and 33% from Hungary.

      The Volvo S60 T8 Plug-In Hybrid consists of 20% American-made components, 15% produced in Finland, and 15% from Sweden. Nonetheless, the majority of cars do not have such diverse origins. Instead, most are either entirely manufactured in the U.S./Canada or produced elsewhere. Still, some specifics may surprise consumers.

      Consider the Lincoln Nautilus; only 5% of this vehicle is manufactured in the U.S., while 87% comes from China. Conversely, the Kia EV6 is 80% made in America, and both the Honda Ridgeline and Acura MDX are 70% American-made.

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      Overall, approximately 45% of the vehicles sold in the U.S. are imported, with the majority sourced from Mexico and Canada. However, this statistic only provides partial insight—because, as highlighted by the AALA document, even those vehicles assembled domestically contain parts from abroad.

      All these vehicles will be impacted by the forthcoming tariffs, in one way or another. Whether this will ultimately benefit American consumers remains uncertain.