1312 ET - Donald Trump is threatening to put a 25% tax on Mexican imports that could spur sharp price hikes for the automotive industry while cutting into new sales, CarGurus' Kevin Roberts says in a note. The online marketplace for vehicles said in its 2024 report that 19% of new listings at year-end were built in Mexico. A 25% tariff could increase the average price of those Mexican-built cars to $49,600 from $39,700, Roberts says. Volkswagen, Nissan, Stellantis and General Motors are among the automakers with the largest share of inventory built in Mexico, Roberts says. (dean.seal@wsj.com)
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