American automakers meet with Trump to talk Mexico, tariffs

A Ford plant in England.
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President Donald Trump meets Tuesday with the CEOs of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler in the Oval Office:

The American automakers will likely try to make their case for why it would be a strain to produce all of their cars within the U.S., with some experts estimating Trump's proposed tariffs and taxes would drive up car prices and leave consumers with fewer options.

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.