GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - North American automakers faced a sharp increase in tariffs on imported vehicles in July, according to the Anderson Economic Group.

The study shows that more than $1.1 billion in tariffs were imposed on assembled vehicles from Canada and Mexico, and another $276 million on auto parts, in July.

In total, $1.389 billion in tariff duties was imposed on cars and auto parts from both countries.

The Anderson Economic Group says costs were imposed on North American automakers and their suppliers.

Automakers assembling vehicles in the United States include General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Rivian, Tesla, as well as Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and BMW.

Many of the vehicles assembled in the U.S. have substantial parts content from Canada and

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