No action taken regarding them would have permitted market dynamics to decide the industry’s
outcome, possibly resulting in enhanced efficiency and creativity but also leading to considerable
immediate job reductions.
Tariffs could have increased the price of imported cars, making domestic vehicles more competitive.
However, this would have increased costs for consumers and risked retaliatory tariffs.
Government policies could have incentivized Japanese manufacturers to increase domestic production
and sourcing, creating jobs while potentially limiting their cost advantages.
Government grants or loans may have assisted American auto manufacturers in upgrading and
enhancing their efficiency. Nevertheless, this strategy brings up issues regarding incentivizing
inefficiency and altering market dynamics