
Articles 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 thriving. Ford reported its best annual sales since 2019. General Motors saw its overall vehicle sales soar, posting its best year for SUV sales in decades. Stellantis increased its Jeep brand sales for the first time since 2018 . Honda posted its best U.S. sales performance since 2021. Hyundai achieved record U.S. sales.
Tariffs have had no negative effect on vehicle prices.
This success validates President Trump’s all-out push to Make Driving Great Again:
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