The tariffs puts some of the biggest brands in Japan, Germany and South Korea in the crosshairs. Imports accounted for about half the U.S. auto market.

Alabama’s five automaking companies are mulling over possible moves in response to the Trump Administration’s proposed tariffs. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that though the president’s moves toward eliminating a trade deficit are currently on hold,

President Donald Trump says he's planning to enact auto tariffs in the "neighborhood of 25%" to encourage companies to shift production from overseas.