# U.S. auto tariffs rose from 2.5% to 27.5%, and $550 billion in protection fees were paid to lower them to 15%, yet auto…
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U.S. auto tariffs rose from 2.5% to 27.5%, and $550 billion in protection fees were paid to lower them to 15%, yet auto exports to the U.S. still fell 16%.