Trump’s 25% tariffs are backfiring and threatening Gen Z’s trade career aspirations—putting car manufacturing jobs in peril

• The Trump administration’s auto tariffs and policies against EV incentives could threaten a viable blue-collar career path for Gen Z. Experts say decreased demand for cars could put manufacturing jobs on the line—and apprenticeships in the EV industry could be hindered, leaving fewer opportunities for young workers. 

Young workers are putting away their business casual and suiting up in overalls—but the U.S. plan to strengthen blue collar work may be backfiring. President...