AutoNation's CEO says the industry is 'freaking out' about Trump's tariffs AutoNation's CEO says the industry is 'freaking out' about Trump's tariffs September 19, 2018 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment The auto industry fears that President Donald Trump’s threats to place tariffs on vehicles coming into the U.S. could drive the economy into a recession, the head of the largest auto retailer in America said.