Japan presses US to avoid tougher tariffs amid policy shifts
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• Japan is seeking assurance it will not face harsher tariffs than under the 2025 trade deal.
• The agreement lowered auto import duties to 15% from 27.5%.
• New...
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Framework trade deal on hold as EU responds to Supreme Court tariff ruling
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Tariff uncertainty could impact automotive imports and exports between the EU and the U.S., affecting inventory planning.
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• Stellantis targets a 25% U.S. sales increase in 2026, led by the new Cherokee.
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AI boom may trigger the next auto chip shortage
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White House exempts vehicles and parts from new 10% global tariff
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The 10% global tariff will not apply to passenger vehicles, certain trucks, or auto parts.
Steel, aluminum, and auto-specific tariffs remain in effect, continuing to put upward...
Larger tax refunds could fuel spring vehicle demand
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• Affordability remains strained, with $50,000 average prices and $772 monthly payments.
• High debt levels...
Judge rejects Tesla’s appeal in $243 million Autopilot fatality case
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ADAS liability exposure remains significant, reinforcing the need for clear feature explanations at delivery.
The $200 million punitive award highlights jury sensitivity to perceived safety gaps in...
Lucid trims hundreds of jobs amid EV market pressure
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• Lucid is cutting 12% of its workforce, affecting hundreds of employees.
• Production workers in Arizona are not impacted by the layoffs.
• The company is focused on margin...
Weekly roundup: Trump imposes 10% global tariff, Ford mulls Chinese joint ventures, Jesse Jackson dies at 84
ICYMI: The Detroit 3 cut back investment after U.S. EV demand drops 30%. Ford CEO Jim Farley discussed a potential joint venture with Chinese automakers for U.S. production. Rev. Jesse...
Trump imposes new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court strikes down emergency tariffs
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Supreme Court struck down Trump emergency tariffs in a 6-3 ruling; auto duties under other laws remain.
Refunds to importers could total $170 billion, over half of...
