On April 6, Ford Motor Company countered U.S. President Trump's auto tariff policy by introducing an employee discount program titled "Built Ford Tough." Historically, such initiatives have stirred controversy due to their prices being at or below dealer invoice costs, effectively compressing retailers' profit margins. Nonetheless, Ford believes that the timing is opportune for this program, aiming to bolster its position as the largest automaker in the United States and to incentivize sales amidst consumer apprehensions regarding Trump's tariff policy and heightened economic uncertainty.
