- New tariffs on foreign-made cars and parts to take effect as Trump pushes for trade changes.
- GOP dismisses Trump’s comments on a third term, stating no current plans to change the Constitution.
- Trump will soon sign executive orders imposing reciprocal tariffs on all nations and auto imports.
This week, President Donald Trump began to enforce reciprocal trade tariffs across the board. The new trade barriers affect every nation because they apply to nations without consideration of their current trade relations with the United States. Tariffs are vital for a trade balance strategy to reshape global economic systems. The President intends to execute pivotal executive orders to activate his new strategic approach.
New Tariffs on Foreign Autos and Parts
Besides establishing the new reciprocal trade measures, the U.S. government plans to levy customs on global vehicle models and automotive components. Relevant industry experts anticipate price increases for vehicles and automotive materials in the United States because new import tariffs are about to begin. The administration implements this measure within its campaign to protect American manufacturers and reduce trade deficits with overseas countries.
Republicans Respond to Third-Term Comments
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise declared President Trump’s prospective third-term ambition to be off-hand remarks without valid political intentions. Current members of the Republican Party, including Scalise, have denied all efforts to amend the Constitution to enable a third presidential term. Even though the president expressed his thoughts about extended presidential terms, Republican lawmakers in Congress view the statement as casual instead of a serious attempt to modify the U.S. administration.
NEW: Majority Leader Steve Scalise tells @mzanona and me that Trump leaving the door open to a third term is designed to “get people talking” but there are NO plans to change the constitution. pic.twitter.com/B9bLLQIHW0
— Ryan Nobles (@ryanobles) March 31, 2025
Most Republican leaders have declared President Trump’s third-term comments as jokes which should not be taken literally. During January’s conference, Speaker Mike Johnson stated that Trump’s remarks had been designed to generate media coverage rather than create new policies. The Republican Party maintains unity because no one has proposed amendments to modify the U.S. Constitution regarding a presidential third term for Trump.