关税导致美国车市惨淡，5月销量创五年来最大跌幅

Group 1 - The Trump administration's tariff measures are negatively impacting the U.S. automotive industry, with May 2023 light vehicle sales experiencing the largest decline in five years, dropping to 15.65 million units from a revised 17.25 million in April, a decrease of approximately 1.6 million units [1] - The 25% tariff on imported vehicles took effect on April 3, 2023, leading to a surge in vehicle purchases in March and April as consumers rushed to buy before prices increased, contributing to the poor sales in May [1] - The tariffs also apply to key automotive components, which began on May 3, 2023, affecting both imported and domestically manufactured vehicles, as many parts are produced overseas [1] Group 2 - The primary reason for the tariffs is to encourage the automotive manufacturing industry to return to the U.S. and enhance domestic competitiveness, with President Trump stating that manufacturers must produce vehicles and all components in the U.S. [2] - In response to the tariff impacts, several automakers have announced price increases, with Ford raising prices on three models produced in Mexico by up to $2,000, effective for vehicles produced after May 2, 2023 [2] - Subaru has also indicated price hikes for several models, ranging from $750 to $2,055, expected to take effect in June 2023 [2]