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- U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs boosted price increases for 2026 model-year vehicles to about $2,000.
- Analysts say competitive pressures and inventories have limited 2025 price hikes to about $400.
- Average transaction prices rose to $49,105 in October, despite claims of falling prices.
- The Trump administration’s fuel-efficiency rollback could save automakers money but raise consumer fuel costs and emissions.
