The latest tariffs could affect roughly $300bn-$400bn in imports, depending on what parts are affected by the order, according to Macquarie. That amounts to almost 10% of everything the US brings into the country each year. It is expected to push up prices by roughly $4,000 to $12,000, depending on the vehicle.

As the global auto world reeled from the potential fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump's new auto tariffs, one name stood out as less affected than others - electric-vehicle maker Tesla .

Tesla will be insulated from the brunt of Trump’s latest trade directive, as the bulk of its parts are made in the U.S. and Canada. Its competitors will fare differently.