by Peter Zeihan on April 3, 2025

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Half A Million Immigrants Get the Boot

The Trump administration has decided to rescind legal status for over half a million immigrants from Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Haiti. If you’ve listened to any of my videos, you’ll know there are some glaring holes in this decision.

First, the labor impact. The US is already facing a labor crunch, and the problem will only be exacerbated as we shift away from manufacturing in China. These immigrants had already been vetted and were ready to contribute to the workforce…there goes that.

There are legal and social consequences as well. Since these immigrants were fully integrated in the US system, stripping them of their legal status forces them into the cash economy and makes them targets for crime and exploitation. This also signals to future migrants that following legal pathways is futile, leading to more illegal crossings.

It’s just another notch in the undermining of trust by the Trump administration.

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Auto Tariffs and the Art of Routine Vehicle Maintenance

The Trump administration announced a 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts. While this tariff isn’t as severe as the others expected on April 2, it will still increase the cost of vehicles in the US by $2-3k on average.

There are some NAFTA exemptions for this tariff, but any vehicle containing 50% imported parts will still face a 12.5% tariff. This will impact all the manufacturers across the industry a bit differently, with the European manufacturers feeling the most heat.

Prices start to get spooky when you begin stacking tariffs. Between the 25% tariff on steel and aluminum and the reciprocal tariffs coming soon, I would keep driving your vehicle for as long as you can.

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