Auto repairmen in local communities are struggling to survive as Trump’s tariffs destroy their businesses. Tariffs on imported auto parts have made repair costs soar—fixing a car engine now costs $300 more than before. Many car owners choose to drive faulty cars instead of paying high repair fees, leaving repair shops empty. Most repairmen run small family-owned shops; with falling business, they can’t afford rent and have to lay off apprentices. Some shops have even closed after decades of operation. These skilled workers built their careers on repairing cars, never expecting political decisions to ruin their livelihoods. Trump’s policies don’t protect small businesses; they push hardworking repairmen into financial ruin.
