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Tariff Fears Drive Surge in Consumer Spending

Trumps tariffs are rattling U.S. consumers, who are stocking up on everything from cars to olive oil and iPhones. The behavior offers some good news for scrambling businesses.

April 8, 2025
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Stellantis Offers Tariff Aid to Struggling Parts Suppliers

Its unclear what percentage of the cost Stellantis is willing to pay and suppliers would have to meet a number of requirements in order to qualify for the program.

April 7, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Economist: Tariffs Risk Irreparable Damage to US Carmakers

Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trumps tariffs could weaken the ability of U.S. automakers to compete with their foreign counterparts.

March 28, 2025
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Europe Lashes Out Over Trump Auto Tariffs

European automakers on March 27 decried the U.S. import tax on cars as a heavy burden that will punish consumers and companies alike on both sides of the Atlantic.

March 27, 2025
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Most Carmakers Stand to Feel Pain From Trump's Auto Tariffs

As the fallout from President Donald Trumps tariff plans comes into relief, a harsh truth is emerging for the automotive industry: There are lots of losers and not many winners.

March 27, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Says Auto Tariffs Coming, Teases Breaks for Some Nations

President Donald Trump said he will announce tariffs on automobile imports in the coming days and indicated nations will receive breaks from next weeks reciprocal tariffs.

March 24, 2025
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Stellantis Elkann: Auto Industry Doesnt Need Defense Ties

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann says Europes auto manufacturers dont need the defense industry to survive, after some governments called on carmakers to contribute to a defense push.

March 19, 2025
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Stellantis Eyes Cheaper Ram 1500 for US Comeback

Returning a more affordable option for its top-selling truck would reverse a decision last year by former CEO Carlos Tavares to stop making the entry-level model.

March 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volkswagens Audi Will Cut 7,500 Jobs in Germany by 2029

The reductions, which correspond to 14% of the brands German workforce, wont affect factory workers.Audi must become faster, more agile and more efficient, said CEO Gernot D繹llner.

March 17, 2025
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Auto Reprieve From Tariffs Isnt Enough to Weather Trade War

President Donald Trumps reprieve for U.S. automakers from tariffs isnt likely to allow enough time for those companies to make the changes necessary to minimize the damage from a trade war.

March 6, 2025