Economy Jul 23 Big 3 automakers say Trump’s tariff deal with Japan puts them at a disadvantage By Josh Boak, Alexa St. John, Associated Press
World Apr 29 Watch 5:59 Why Trump softened some of his tariffs on the automotive industry President Trump signed an executive order aimed at softening the blow his tariffs have imposed on the automotive industry and U.S. manufacturers. But tensions with China remain high and China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a video saying it would… By Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Lena I. Jackson
Economy Apr 29 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 Apr 14 Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs to give carmakers more time When Trump announced the 25 percent auto tariffs on March 27, he described them as “permanent.” His hard lines on trade have become increasingly blurred as he has sought to limit the possible economic and political blowback from his policies. By Josh Boak, Michael Liedtke, Associated Press
Economy Mar 30 Watch 5:49 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
Mar 27 Watch 6:50 How automakers are navigating Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles and parts By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins Foreign leaders in Europe, Canada and Asia sharply criticized President Trump’s announcement of 25 percent tariffs on imported cars and car parts. Nearly half of all passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. last year were assembled outside the country and… Continue watching
Mar 26 WATCH: Trump announces new 25 percent tariff on imported autos By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25 percent tariffs on auto imports, a move the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains. Continue reading
Mar 06 Why Trump’s delay on auto tariffs won’t be enough to shield U.S. automakers from challenges By Alexa St. John, Associated Press President Donald Trump's short reprieve for U.S. automakers from stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada isn't likely to allow enough time for those companies to make the changes necessary to minimize the damage from Trump's intensifying trade war. Continue reading
Mar 05 Watch 4:30 News Wrap: Trump spoke to automakers before pausing tariffs, officials say In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump spoke with major automakers before announcing a one-month pause on new tariffs for vehicles coming to the U.S. from Canada and Mexico, severe weather is battering a large chunk of the U.S., LA… Continue watching
Jan 24 How Michigan’s EV industry is responding to Trump’s policy changes By Alexa St. John, Associated Press While President Trump took aim at the electric vehicle industry this week, there is still optimism about the industry’s future in Michigan, a state retooling from America’s most recognizable auto hub to its No. 1 destination for electric vehicle investment. Continue reading