Rockville auto shops feel the 'whiplash' as customers delay repairs amid tariff volatility

Business owners in Rockville, Maryland, report that the rapid succession of the Supreme Court's tariff strike-down and the President's subsequent 10% global tariff announcement has created a 'poisonous' level of uncertainty. Anthony Tossunian, owner of National Auto Body, noted that 15% cumulative price hikes on imported paint and parts have forced customers to postpone essential repairs. Economists warn that while the legal victory offers brief hope, the administration's swift pivot ensures continued market instability for the automotive sector.