North American car companies have operated across borders for three decades. Tariffs would raise prices and cost jobs in the short run, analysts say. Automobiles, International Trade and World Market, Protectionism (Trade), Customs (Tariff), Trump, Donald J, United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, United States Politics and Government, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Ford Motor Co, General Motors, Hyundai Motor Co North American car companies have operated across borders for three decades. Tariffs would raise prices and cost jobs in the short run, analysts say. NYT > Business