{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"How Tariffs are Affecting the Car Market","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/how-tariffs-are-affecting-the-car-market","audioUrl":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/84972/2375521/switchcast/2025_12_08_04_19_03_2a9c5923-71cd-4fcf-86fd-e33c5bf4428e.mp3","description":"Let's talk about how tariffs are impacting the car market for both classic cars and used cars.Articles mentioned in this episode:https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/american-consumers-have-had-it-with-high-car-prices-0eb23424?st=eKFAJ5&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalinkhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-general-motors-disturbing-news-143300807.htmlhttps://niada.com/dashboard/senate-committee-to-hold-hearing-on-automobile-affordability-in-january/https://www.wcshipping.com/blog/2025-us-car-import-trends-countries-car-shipping-insightsSupport us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcastFor more information on SwitchCast & to submit vanity plates, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention \"SWITCHCAST\"https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code \"SWITCHCAST\" for 10% discounthttps://switchcars.comhttps://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd- the supplemental vehicle history reports you really need. 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