Tom Flory of Serra Auto Park told the Akron Press Club that customers bought more cars after President Trump announced tariffs. Then, sales flattened.

Flory said he knows 'for a fact' that vehicle prices will increase for customers because of tariffs.

Flory said customers of automobiles are 'at a disadvantage' as companies in the supply chain will pass costs on to them.

Tom Flory, managing partner of car dealership Serra Auto Park , said he doesn't know exactly how tariffs will impact prices in the automotive market, but prices will rise and consumer confidence has already taken a hit.

Many customers who were already planning to buy cars learned about tariffs affecting the automotive market in early 2025 then decided to move up their car purchases, Flory said.

"They flocked to us,"

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