Trump Delays Auto Tariffs For 6 Months
The Trump administration announced Friday that it will delay tariffs on cars and auto parts imports while it negotiates trade deals with Japan and the European Union.
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Auto Industry Waits (And Waits) To See Whether Trump Will Slap New Tariffs On Cars
President Trump's tariff tit-for-tat with China is not the only trade tension in town. The White House is weighing the possibility of tariffs on cars and car parts from Europe and Japan.
How Closing The Border Would Affect U.S. Economy, From Avocados To Autos
President Trump has threatened to close the U.S. border with Mexico in response to a large number of illegal crossings. A closure would very likely hit a wide range of industries.
As More Electric Cars Arrive, What's The Future For Gas-Powered Engines?
The vast majority of American cars run on gasoline. But analysts say that's poised to change as electric vehicles take over the market — albeit not as quickly as environmental activists might like.
Tesla's Challenge: Leaving Behind The Lap Of Luxury
Tesla is finally turning a profit selling premium electric cars. But CEO Elon Musk doesn't want to make money just selling luxury cars to the world's elite. He's still aiming for the masses.
Ford Cutting Jobs In Europe, Moving Away From Less Profitable Vehicles
The automaker says it is not yet clear how many people will lose their jobs. The cuts come during a time of turmoil for the car industry, as automakers invest heavily in new technology.
Life After GM: A Family Upended By Auto Plant Closure Took Divergent Paths
Ten years after the financial crisis, the recovery hasn't reached everywhere. After the plant at which they worked was shuttered, three members of a family saw their lives change in unexpected ways.
From The Front Lines Of NAFTA, More Relief Than Rejoicing
The new deal to replace NAFTA includes modernizations and improvements. But the biggest benefit, for many sectors, is simply that there is a deal — reducing the uncertainty of previous months.
Can A Reagan-Era Policy Offer An Alternative To Tariffs?
In the 1980s, America's automakers were suffering as new competition came in from Japan. The U.S. response could serve as an example for the Trump administration in its ongoing trade battles.
Fiat Chrysler's New CEO Faces Twin Challenges: China And Tariffs
Sergio Marchionne, the man who saved Fiat Chrysler, has died. His successor now leads a company facing big challenges. It has yet to crack the key Chinese market and tariffs may hurt profits.