March 27, 2025

With major tariff changes announced by the White House, the automotive landscape is about to undergo a significant transformation. For Subaru enthusiasts and anyone considering a vehicle purchase, these changes could affect both availability and pricing. Schomp Subaru is committed to helping you understand what lies ahead.

The federal government has enacted a dramatic increase in import duties – jumping from 2.5% to a substantial 27.5% on vehicles and parts manufactured overseas. This policy shift, announced March 4th, creates an unprecedented change in how imported vehicles are priced in the American market. More details on the tariff implementation.

There's currently a brief window of opportunity for savvy shoppers. Vehicles already in our inventory at Schomp Subaru will maintain current pricing structures until the tariffs fully implement in early April. This creates a unique buying opportunity before these governmental policies begin affecting market prices.
Our commitment remains providing transparent pricing information during this transition. While we can't control policy changes, we can help you take advantage of this temporary pricing stability before industry-wide adjustments occur.

Industry experts have outlined a clear timeline for how these changes will roll out:

• Current to early April: Expect stable pricing on existing inventory and vehicles already in transit
• Post-April implementation: Prepare for potential price adjustments as manufacturers respond to the 25% tariff increase
  Subaru is actively developing its response strategy and will provide dealerships with updated information on allocations and pricing structures in the coming weeks.

To navigate this changing market effectively:

1. Consider acting now: With price stability only guaranteed until early April, current inventory represents your best value opportunity
2. Understand vehicle origins: Some models have different levels of exposure to these tariffs based on where they're manufactured – your Schomp Subaru advisor can explain which vehicles might be most affected
3. Stay connected: Subaru will be providing regular updates as the situation evolves – maintaining contact with your Schomp Subaru representative ensures you'll have the latest information

These tariff changes reflect larger shifts in global trade policy that will reshape how manufacturers price and distribute vehicles. The automotive industry is highly interconnected, with supply chains spanning multiple countries – making it particularly sensitive to import duty changes of this magnitude.

Schomp Subaru is committed to providing timely updates as Subaru finalizes its approach to this new economic reality. Our goal remains helping you find the right vehicle at the best possible value, regardless of market conditions.

This blog post is based on the latest information available as of March 27, 2025.

Sources: Cars.Com White House Car and Driver