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Trump's Tariffs

Trump's Tariffs

Weekly roundup: Trump hints at tariff relief, U.S. probes chip imports, GM cuts 500 jobs amid EV slump

Earlier this week: Trump signaled possible tariff relief for the auto industry amid supply chain disruptions. The  U.S. launches national security probe into semiconductor...

White House threatens action as Colombia eyes new auto rules

The White House is pressuring Colombia to halt new auto safety regulations that could block nearly $700 million in U.S. car exports, warning of...

Auto stocks dip after Barclays downgrades U.S. auto and mobility sector

Barclays downgraded the U.S. auto and mobility sector from "neutral" to "negative" on Tuesday, sending several auto stocks lower in premarket trading. The downgrade...

How dealers should navigate tariffs, price pressures, and uncertain demand – David Kain | NCM Associates

As the U.S. auto industry reacts to new tariff discussions and global manufacturing uncertainty, dealers are entering uncharted territory. In today’s episode of Inside...

Presidio Group’s George Karolis believes dealers show resilience amid Trump’s tariff shift

With President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts sparking widespread debate, many are questioning the potential fallout for the...

Shep Hyken on strengthening customer experience during uncertain times

With new tariffs now in effect, rising costs are out of a dealer's control. However, how customers are treated in the showroom remains entirely...

Cox Automotive’s Jonathan Smoke advises dealers to prepare for a changing consumer market

President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs, but vehicle duties remain. While the announcement offers a temporary reprieve, the underlying uncertainty...

Study finds Trump’s auto tariffs to cost automakers $108B

A new study from the Center for Automotive Research estimates that President Donald Trump’s 25% auto tariffs, enacted April 3, will increase costs for...