Here we go - Trump to impose 25% tariff on all imported vehicles and foreign-made auto parts

[dleepnw]

We know Scout will be built in the US and is sourcing a majority of parts domestically but still might impact them and bottom line price.

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/au...mpanies-how-much-when-what-to-know-rcna198223

 

[No_Remorse]

Considering not *everything* will be made in the US, even for Tesla, costs are going to go up. Of course sh!t runs downhill so we get to pay for all of these dumb-ass decisions.

 

[Roger 123]

In before the lock.

 

[TwoJacks]

Doesn’t even matter if there are foreign parts. Domestic producers always raise prices when they are protected by tariffs simply because they can. And Scout will lose export markets because of retaliatory tariffs so they’ll have to raise prices because of decreased volume. And we’ll end up paying for it all with higher prices on everything and reduced choice in product. All so stupid.

 

[NukeDukem]

Highly doubtful now that I’ll be getting a Scout given I live in Canada.

 

[Mr. Bojangles]

I didn’t think scouts primary focus was growing the brand globally. Maybe eventually but I thought main focus was US.

 

[peters43]

This a case where waiting two more years for our Scouts may be an advantage if the current insanity subsides by then. I know, wishful thinking....

 

[TwoJacks]

I didn’t think scouts primary focus was growing the brand globally. Maybe eventually but I thought main focus was US.

They have, or at least had, plans to open direct to consumer sales stores in Canada. That will definitely be in jeopardy if this all continues.

 

[No_Remorse]

The issue Scout is going to have is finding vendors to source parts, and again won't all be in the US. 'dem prices gonna fly which is going to hurt us all as consumers., and hoping it won't kill the brand because they might not be able to get off the ground.

I'll be the first to admit I was wrong IF they go well after these decisions, but tarrifs help no one...

 

[PMurphy]

I this situation time may be on Scout’s side. ALL of the competitors prices will also rise (steel/aluminum etc.) and Scout can pick their suppliers based these new market pressures without already being locked into contracts/bids. May even be able to lease out production space in the state of the art factory to help cash flow (others will not be able to quickly build production lines). Like most other issues we discuss best to let this play out and see what 2028 brings us. Will be worth the wait and keep saving!!

 

[No_Remorse]

Agreed, time may be on Scout's side, however to solidify manufacturing process, software and build specs they need to lock in sooner rather than later. I don't think these decisions are a Just-in-time choice, but I've never manufactured a car, though I am sleeping in a holiday inn tonight, so may have a better response tomorrow !!

 

[NukeDukem]

They have, or at least had, plans to open direct to consumer sales stores in Canada. That will definitely be in jeopardy if this all continues.

Yeah, I can’t see that happening now.

 

[Deuce]

Don't worry guys he has a plan to keep prices from going up..... Threaten companies to make less profit!

https://newrepublic.com/article/193352/trump-car-tariffs-vehicle-auto-ceo-wrecks-spin



Don't worry. In a couple of years being able to afford the new Scout will probably be the least of all our concerns.

 

[Meli]

Highly doubtful now that I’ll be getting a Scout given I live in Canada.

I’m in the same boat.. hopefully things will mellow out before they get to market

 

[bakdraft21]

when it comes right down to it, these tariffs willl probably not amount to a hill of beanTrump likes to thump his chest and scare everyone, including the stock market, ugh.....in 2 yrs we will be happy for our new scouts,,,,