U.S. auto sales for Ford Motor and South Korea's Hyundai Motor rose in May, the companies reported on Tuesday, as concerns over potential tariff-related price hikes prompted buyers to act fast on their purchases of cars and SUVs.

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies have fuelled uncertainty across the auto industry, driving up supply costs, pressuring margins and pushing some automakers to pass the expenses on to consumers.

The sales also got a boost from offers and trade-in deals for affordable pickups and crossovers.

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Ford's overall sales rose to 220,959 units in May from 190,014 units a year ago.

The Detroit automaker's F-Series truck sales climbed 15 per cent to 79,817 vehicles duri

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