TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


Tariffs

Howard Hakes

AIADA Chairman Howard Hakes on NAFTA, Tariffs, and Vehicle Affordability

- September 3, 2019
This summer sure has been busy for Washington with U.S.-China trade war threats, CAFE regulations, and a historic cut in interest rates. And the folks over at AIADA have been...
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China Makes Significant Move in Trade War with U.S.

- August 26, 2019
The trade war between US and China just got worse on Friday. Beijing has now imposed tariffs on $75 billion in American goods in retaliation for Trump’s escalating tariffs on...
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Trade War Tariffs: Everything You Need to Know for the First Half of 2019

- July 9, 2019
There has been no shortage of back and forth in regards to the tariffs that have been threatened and implemented on other countries by the United States since Donald Trump...
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Auto Retail’s Big Trends and Takeaways from the First Half of 2019

- June 20, 2019
We are only six months into 2019, and there are already significant trends and takeaways for automotive industry analysts and dealers to dig into. Since last year’s gradual sales slowdown,...
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Trump Administration Suspends Mexico Tariffs Indefinitely

- June 11, 2019
Last week, experts in many industries were quite stressed out over President Donald Trump’s plan to implement tariffs on Mexico if the country did not start doing more to curb...
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Mexico

Mexico Becomes the Latest Country to Come Under U.S. Tariff Threat

- June 7, 2019
This week, President Donald Trump has shifted his focus from looming tariffs on China to prospective tariffs on Mexico. Instead of tweeting or speaking about the possible 25% tariffs on...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
tariffs

Trump Threatens 25% Hike on Tariffs for China

- May 9, 2019
Just two months after deciding to hold off on implementing tariffs on China, the Trump administration has announced plans to place them on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, including...
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CPO

Dealers Turn to CPO Vehicles as High Prices and Interest Rates Push Sales Down – Karl Brauer, Autotrader & KBB

- April 8, 2019
The first quarter of the fiscal year is officially over, and there are a lot of numbers and trends to break down. Here to talk to us more about March’s...
Sales & Marketing Daily Automotive News
tariffs

Toyota’s Lentz Regarding Tariffs: “I’m Confident They’ll Make the Right Decision”

- April 4, 2019
There is no question the Trump administration’s auto tariff threats have been looming over consumers and the auto industry for months. In March, Toyota Motor North America’s CEO Jim Lentz...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
tariffs

The Industry is Coming Together to Oppose Trump Tariffs

- April 2, 2019
It’s rare to find something that creates as much unity in the car industry as President Trump’s proposed tariffs on automotive imports. Manufacturers, dealers, and mechanics are presenting a united...
Daily Automotive News Auto News

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