President Trump's forthcoming tariffs on automobiles threaten to make cars more expensive, and some consumers are responding by heading to dealerships before the levies go into effect.Mr. Trump last week announced a 25% tariff rate on vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.

The 25% auto tariffs, set to take effect on April 3, will apply to imported passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs, minivans, cargo vans and light trucks, according to a White House statement released after Trump's Oval Office remarks on Wednesday.

Trump's tariffs have sparked criticism, especially after he vowed to lower prices for Americans during his campaign.