President Trump has hinted at a potential 25% increase in tariffs on imported cars, aiming to compel foreign automakers to boost investments in the U.S. and restructure their supply chains. Starting April 3, the Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and introduced a compensation mechanism to cushion the impact on locally assembled cars. This measure has already affected automakers, particularly those in South Korea, and a further tariff hike would exacerbate the pressure on the industry. Additionally, Trump has suggested that smartphones may also be subject to tariffs after June.