The tariffs, meant to boost domestic manufacturing, have made used cars up to 25% more expensive to buy and fix. Austin, who operates with razor-thin margins and collects cash to avoid card fees, is hanging on by a thread.

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The tariffs, meant to boost domestic manufacturing, have made used cars up to 25% more expensive to buy and fix. Austin, who operates with razor-thin margins and collects cash to avoid card fees, is hanging on by a thread.
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