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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — U.S. tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum increased from 25% to 50%, affecting global trade and Kern County imports.
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As Tariffs double on aluminum and steel manufacturers and those who sell will face the brunt.
John Pitre explains, "We're a local dealership serving people here in Kern County, and we're going to absorb those costs to make sure vehicles stay affordable."
With the executive order signed by Donald Trump, increasing steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, this is the second hike in import taxes on metals, affecting many products including cars, homes, and canned goods.
Leaving concerns for Pitre, a chief operating officer for the Motor City automobile.
Pitre tells me, "There is upward pressure on new vehicles. Due to tariffs
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