UAW praises Trump auto tariffs and end of ‘free trade disaster’

Published March 27, 2025 8:43am ET



President Donald Trump earned praise from an old enemy with his Wednesday announcement of new 25% auto tariffs.

The United Auto Workers union campaigned hard against Trump last year but is supportive of his import duties, saying they will end the “free trade disaster.”

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.