A St. Johns auto shop is feeling the effects of rapidly shifting federal tariff policy, with mechanics saying the uncertainty is making it difficult to plan for parts costs and inventory.
- The Supreme Court struck down tariffs President Trump put in place using emergency powers; he then announced a new 15% global tariff.
- A St. Johns auto shop says the constant policy shifts make it hard to plan for parts costs and inventory.
- Mechanics say customers are increasingly seeking American-made parts and tires to avoid potential tariff surcharges.
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St. Johns shop navigating tariff uncertainty on parts
Hub Tire Center lead mechanic Josh Weber said the situation remains fluid.
“A lot of it’s still kinda in motion,” Weber said.
The shop, like others across the region, has been trying to keep up with a series of changes in recent days. On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down tariffs President Trump had put in place using emergency powers. Over the weekend, the president announced a new 15% global tariff using different legal authority…