What's the Impact of Tariffs?

With the almost daily news about tariffs, it can be confusing to separate fact from fiction. The reality is that tariffs will have an impact; but by what amount is difficult to predict based on the numerous factors involved.

However, at Bill McCandless Ford of Mercer we strive to be the partner our commercial vehicle customers want and need in this time of uncertainty. That’s why we’ve included this page on our site to help our customers better understand the expected impact of tariffs.

• Will prices rise? Unfortunately, the answer is yes, although it is almost impossible to predict how much of an increase we’ll see - and this same type of price increase applies to many, many other goods as well that we all use in our daily lives.
• Will inventory levels be impacted? Again, the answer here is also yes. Due to the nature of where products are produced, there will be certain makes and models that experience diminished production levels as a result of decisions the manufacturers of our vehicles will have to make.
• Can vehicles be produced elsewhere to reduce the impact of tariffs? Yes, vehicle manufacturers can indeed shift production to other domestic plants, but this shift will take time. It’s not an easy undertaking to move production, or predict the time needed to do so.

Reach out to us and let’s discuss your specific situation. We’re here to help you navigate this challenge.

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