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Trump Administration Targets 97 Dealerships for Deceptive Pricing

3/18/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration warned 97 dealership chains to stop deceptive pricing practices hiding fees.
Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said the agency will ensure consumers pay only the advertised price.
The FTC outlined six deceptive practices, including prices that omit required fees and financing-conditioned pricing.
The letters do not specify penalties.
The National Automobile Dealers Association stressed advertising compliance.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration warned 97 dealership chains to stop deceptive pricing practices hiding fees.
Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said the agency will ensure consumers pay only the advertised price.
The FTC outlined six deceptive practices, including prices that omit required fees and financing-conditioned pricing.
The letters do not specify penalties.
The National Automobile Dealers Association stressed advertising compliance.