President Trump's tariffs on automobiles are benefiting Tennessee as Nissan announced it would reverse an earlier decision to cut back production at its plant in Smyrna. Why it matters: A primary goal of Trump's aggressive tariff strategy is to boost U.

President Donald Trump is betting that a 25% tariff on imports of vehicles and automotive parts will bring more manufacturing to US shores.

When Trump announced the 25% auto tariffs on March 27, he described them as “permanent.” His hard lines on trade have become increasingly blurred as he has sought to limit the possible economic and political blowback from his policies.