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Economy May 04

How tariffs on imported auto parts may affect car prices and repair costs

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Gerard Edic

Economy Apr 29

FILE PHOTO: Startup Rivian Automotive's electric vehicle factory in Normal
Trump to relax some of his 25 percent tariffs on cars and parts, after worries they could hurt U.S. factories

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who joined Leavitt at the briefing, says the goal is to enable automakers to create more domestic manufacturing jobs.

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Economy Mar 30

Trucks queue to cross into the United States at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, in Tijuana
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How Trump’s steep tariffs on imported vehicles may affect car prices and the auto industry

Some car buyers have been rushing to showrooms across the country this weekend, as automakers brace for Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on vehicles and auto parts made outside the United States. The tariffs kick in on Thursday and could raise…

By Lisa Desjardins, Harry Zahn

Nation Mar 28

An auto salesman helps a customer in a Chevrolet dealership in Redford Township, Michigan,
U.S. inflation gauge remained high in February but consumer spending recovered after steep fall

An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve remained high last month even before the impact of most tariffs has been felt…

By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press

World Mar 27

Europe criticizes Trump auto tariffs, warning of economic threat to both continents

The auto tariffs will be felt sharply in Europe, for whom the U.S. is the biggest export market for an industry that supports nearly 14 million jobs.

By David McHugh, Lorne Cook, Aamer Madhani, Danica Kirka, Associated Press

Jun 29

GM, Toyota among manufacturers who oppose Trump’s call for auto tariffs

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

The threat of auto tariffs "risks undermining GM's competitiveness against foreign auto producers," according to General Motors in a filing Friday with the U.S. Commerce Department.

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