According to Joe Hinrichs, head of global operations at Ford Motor Co., due to import duties imposed by the Donald Trump administration, the cost of steel for most US companies has increased significantly. They turned out to be much higher than the competitors, the head of Ford stressed.

Joe Hinrichs notes that current steel costs for Ford have exceeded the expected amounts. "Steel prices have risen significantly from a year earlier. In the US, this metal is more expensive than anywhere else in the world. It is essential that our costs in the sector be competitive." concludes Joe Hinrichs.

Previously, the rapid growth of raw material costs reported Ford CEO James Hackett. Representatives of the management of other major automakers, Volvo and BMW, also reported problems due to import duties on steel and aluminum. These companies pointed to difficulties with the sale of American-made cars because of the decline in their competitiveness. Volvo and BMW management have not paid attention to the expected financial losses. According to experts, the current situation arose due to the high cost of steel for American automakers.