As the fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariff plans comes into relief, a harsh truth is emerging for the automotive industry: There are lots of losers and not many winners.
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Most Carmakers Stand to Feel Pain From Trump's Auto Tariffs
Trump Says Auto Tariffs Coming, Teases Breaks for Some Nations
President Donald Trump said he will announce tariffs on automobile imports in the coming days — and indicated nations will receive breaks from next week’s “reciprocal” tariffs.
March 24, 2025Stellantis’ Elkann: Auto Industry Doesn’t Need Defense Ties
Stellantis Chairman John Elkann says Europe’s auto manufacturers don’t need the defense industry to survive, after some governments called on carmakers to contribute to a defense push.
March 19, 2025Stellantis Eyes Cheaper Ram 1500 for US Comeback
Returning a more affordable option for its top-selling truck would reverse a decision last year by former CEO Carlos Tavares to stop making the entry-level model.
March 18, 2025Volkswagen’s Audi Will Cut 7,500 Jobs in Germany by 2029
The reductions, which correspond to 14% of the brand’s German workforce, won’t affect factory workers. “Audi must become faster, more agile and more efficient,” said CEO Gernot Döllner.
March 17, 2025Auto Reprieve From Tariffs Isn’t Enough to Weather Trade War
President Donald Trump’s reprieve for U.S. automakers from tariffs isn’t likely to allow enough time for those companies to make the changes necessary to minimize the damage from a trade war.
March 6, 2025Trump Grants One-Month Tariff Exemption for US Automakers
President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, amid fears that the trade war could harm U.S. manufacturers.
March 5, 2025Tariffs Could Raise US Car Prices by Up to $12,000
Tariffs of 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico threaten to exacerbate an automotive affordability crisis that is already driving buyers out of the market.
March 3, 2025Trump Signals 25% Tariffs on Auto, Tech, Drug Imports
President Donald Trump said he would likely impose tariffs on automobile, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports of around 25%, with an announcement coming as soon as April 2.
February 18, 2025Trump’s Latest Trade Move: Tariffs on Imported Cars
The move is the latest in a rapidly widening trade war as Trump delivers on his campaign pledges to institute sweeping tariffs on U.S. allies and rivals alike.
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