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Buick finally had cars Americans wanted to buy - then came tariffs

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President Trump 's tariffs hit Buick ’s three most popular models are made outside the U.S. The Envista and Encore GX are both built in South Korea , while the Envision SUV is made in China .

All three are now subject to stiff tariffs that could add thousands to sticker prices on dealer lots.

Analysts believe higher prices could stall Buick 's momentum, and even threaten its survival.

Buick 's sales have declined in China by 65% from 2020 to 2024 , according to data from Telemetry , a Detroit -area automotive advisory firm.

GM and other foreign automakers in China have been struggling to gain footing in a market overtaken by domestically-manufactured electric vehicles.

With tariffs and market uncertainty in China , there is a “risk to the survival of the brand”.

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