Trump calls for '25% and higher' auto tariffs, says details coming April 2

President envisions companies moving production to U.S. over next 2 years

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida on Feb. 18. © Reuters

KEN MORIYASU

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he wants to impose higher tariffs on imported cars, at a rate of at least 25%, to incentivize auto companies to move production to American soil.

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