With sweeping auto levies, the president is putting his beliefs about tariffs into practice on the global economy. Economists aren’t optimistic.

President Trump announced 25% tariffs on all cars shipped to the United States on Wednesday.The move comes amid escalating trade tensions between the U.S., Mexi

United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain, who has been critical of President Trump in the past, says the 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars is a step to "end the free trade disaster." Mr. Trump announced on Wednesday that he would impose tariffs on automobiles and light trucks imported into the United States.