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Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ promises major auto industry boost with tax relief

...and ‘Made in America’ incentives

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
June 7, 2025
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U.S. automakers could be among the biggest winners from former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, which narrowly passed the House this week. The bill offers a raft of incentives for American-made vehicles, car buyers, and industry workers.

The Republican-led legislation, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” delivers targeted tax breaks, including interest deductions on car loans for U.S.-made vehicles and the elimination of taxes on overtime pay and tips. The 1,000-page bill also expands standard deductions for seniors and boosts the child tax credit.

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While the legislation still faces an uncertain path in the Senate, its automotive provisions have already sparked optimism among American manufacturers and middle-income consumers.

“This bill is a lifeline to American car buyers and a shot in the arm for U.S. automakers,” said Patrick Weaver, a senior analyst at AutoPolicyWatch. “It finally aligns tax policy with industrial goals.”

Interest deductions for buying American

For the first time in decades, Americans purchasing vehicles made in the U.S. will be allowed to deduct interest on their car loans. The move aims to drive demand for domestically manufactured cars and punish foreign competition, a longtime Trump talking point.

“When you buy American, you save more,” Trump said during a campaign-style rally celebrating the bill’s passage. “This is how we rebuild Detroit, one car loan at a time.”

Industry experts say the provision could reduce the average loan burden by up to $1,200 per buyer over the life of a standard 60-month loan.

No tax on tips and overtime

Touted as a core promise of Trump’s reelection campaign, the bill eliminates federal taxes on both tips and overtime wages. This change is expected to benefit millions of workers in the service, logistics, and manufacturing sectors, many of whom support the automotive supply chain.

Estimates from the Trump administration suggest the measure could raise take-home pay for qualifying workers by as much as $13,300 annually. Critics argue the revenue loss could be steep, but supporters say the increased spending power will drive consumption and production.

Auto industry-specific incentives

The bill includes incentives for manufacturers in addition to consumer tax breaks. Companies producing goods in the U.S. are rewarded with lower taxes, especially in industries like auto and machinery. The bill also renews 100% immediate expensing for equipment, a policy intended to help automakers upgrade factories and boost domestic production.

“It’s the most pro-factory bill we’ve seen in a generation,” said Mary Langston, CFO of a Michigan-based auto parts manufacturer. “It finally feels like Washington is backing industry, not just regulation.”

Economic context and political divide

Despite its auto-friendly provisions, the bill passed by a razor-thin margin—215 to 214—with Democrats strongly opposing it. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries labelled it “a reckless, regressive, and reprehensible GOP tax scam,” slamming proposed Medicaid restrictions and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

The bill raises the debt ceiling by $4 trillion to accommodate expanded tax cuts, border security measures, and defense spending. According to Republican figures, it includes $1.6 trillion in mandatory savings, marking the largest deficit reduction package in nearly three decades.

Still, Democrats warn of widening inequality and underfunded public services.

Next stop: Senate

The bill now moves to the Senate, where it faces significant hurdles. Some GOP senators are expected to push for revisions, while Democrats remain united in opposition.

“It’s time for our friends in the United States Senate to get to work,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Send this Bill to my desk AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!”

Auto industry leaders and lobbyists are monitoring the final version closely, hopeful that it will retain the key incentives that promise to reshape American manufacturing and consumer spending.

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