Republican convenes hearing to highlight Trump tariffs' damage to auto industry

Senate Finance Committee chairman Orrin Hatch of Utah announced a hearing next week meant to highlight the impact of the Trump administration’s tariff policies are having on the domestic auto industry.

“As the administration continues to rely on tariffs to resolve trade issues, I am convening a hearing to consider the impact on the U.S. auto industry,” Hatch said in a statement announcing the hearing Wednesday. “For a typical American family, a car is the second biggest purchase they will make. I look forward to hearing from our witnesses to learn more about the potential harm tariffs could have on the industry and how they may be passed along to consumers.”