The Illusion of Buying "American": Tariffs Are Exposing Where "American" Cars Are Really Made

Think you’re supporting American jobs by buying a Chevy, Ford, Jeep, or Buick? Think again.

In 2025, a growing number of “American” cars, trucks, and SUVs are actually built overseas—in places like South Korea, Mexico, Italy, China, and Brazil. From the Chevy Trailblazer to the Ford Maverick, the Jeep Compass to the Lincoln Nautilus, many of the vehicles sold under iconic American brands are being assembled thousands of miles from U.S. soil.

And now, new U.S. import tariffs ranging from 20% to 35% are shining a spotlight on these global manufacturing strategies—raising prices, disrupting supply chains, and changing the way automakers do business.

In this video, we dive deep into:
✅ Which American-brand vehicles are built abroad (with specific models and factories)
✅ Why automakers offshore production in the first place
✅ The real-world impact of tariffs on vehicle pricing, leasing, financing, insurance, and trade-in values
✅ How to avoid costly surprises when buying your next “American” car

Whether you're in the market for a new SUV or just want to understand what’s happening behind the scenes in the U.S. auto industry, this is the video you need to see.

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Chapters:
– Intro: The Illusion of Buying American
– American SUVs Built Abroad
– Trucks That Aren’t So American
– Sedans & Coupes from Overseas Factories
– Why Automakers Build Overseas
– Tariffs Explained & What They Mean for You
– U.S.-Built Vehicles That Still Qualify for Incentives
– The Most American Car Brand
– Final Thoughts: Don’t Just Check the Badge

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