Trump Policies Power U.S. Auto Sales to Best Year Since 2019 — Proving “Experts” Wrong (Again)
Earlier this year, analysts claimed President Donald J. Trump’s Made in America trade agenda would “deal a serious blow to automakers,” “cut sales by millions,” and “increase prices.” These so-called “experts” could not have been more wrong: In 2025, new U.S. vehicle sales rose by 2.4% — the industry’s strongest performance since 2019. Automakers are