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  • President Donald Trump addresses reporters at the White House on March 6, 2025.
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    Trump extends tariff pause to all USMCA goods

    Imports from Mexico and Canada that are compliant with the trade deal will not be subject to tariffs until April 2.

    By Philip Neuffer • March 6, 2025
  • President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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    Trump pauses Mexico tariffs on USMCA goods until April 2

    Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated the White House will soon announce that all goods compliant with the trade deal could receive the same treatment.

    By Philip Neuffer • March 6, 2025
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    US pauses auto tariffs by one month

    The exemption covers cars imported through the USMCA and comes after President Donald Trump spoke with the Big Three automakers.

    By Philip Neuffer • March 5, 2025
  • President Donald Trump addresses reporters during a press briefing at the White House on March 3, 2025.
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    Trump’s trade war heats up as countries retaliate against tariffs

    Mexico, Canada and China all announced they would counter the president's orders after additional duties went into effect this week.

    By Philip Neuffer , , Max Garland • March 4, 2025
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    Trump hikes tariffs on China by 10%

    The president also maintained that the pause on duties for Canada and Mexico will come to an end Tuesday.

    By Philip Neuffer • March 3, 2025
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    Tariffs could hit automakers hard. What’s next?

    Trump's tariffs shake North America's auto industry—disruptions and rising prices ahead!

    By Stephanie Brinley • March 3, 2025
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    Tesla recalls 376K vehicles for loss of power steering assist

    The circuit board for the electronic power steering may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of assist after coming to a stop.

    By Feb. 28, 2025
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    Volvo weighs increasing US production, domestic sourcing to offset tariffs

    CEO Jim Rowan said the automaker can quickly ramp up capacity at its South Carolina plant.

    By Feb. 27, 2025
  • President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Feb. 26, 2025.
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    Canada and Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4, Trump confirms

    The president will also impose an additional 10% import tax on China next week and hinted at plans to soon levy 25% duties on the European Union.

    By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 27, 2025
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    Safety benefits diminish in larger vehicles: IIHS

    Despite technology advancements, drivers in smaller vehicles are still at risk to injury if involved in a crash with a truck or SUV, a new study found.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Feb. 27, 2025
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    GM confident it can mitigate tariffs

    CFO Paul Jacobson believes the automaker’s experience dealing with past crises, including the pandemic, will help it find solutions.

    By Feb. 20, 2025
  • President Donald Trump tours Drake Enterprises, an automotive parts manufacturer on Sept. 27, 2023 in Clinton Township, Michigan.
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    Trump says auto tariffs are coming April 2

    The president suggested a 25% duty on those imports, fueling uncertainty for automakers already bracing for steel, aluminum and country-specific tariffs.

    By Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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    Trump orders reciprocal tariffs on all countries

    “In other words, they charge us a tax or tariff, and we charge them the exact same tax,” the president said Thursday.

    By Philip Neuffer • Updated Feb. 13, 2025
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    Tariffs on Canada, Mexico would devastate US auto industry: Ford CEO

    Increased duties on imports from the two countries could give Asia-based automakers a competitive advantage, according to CEO Jim Farley.

    By Feb. 12, 2025
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    Ionna moves forward with EV charging network

    The automaker-led joint venture remains committed to rolling out public charging infrastructure, despite the suspension of government funding.

    By Feb. 11, 2025
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    Trump tags steel, aluminum imports with 25% tariffs

    The new duties build on actions from the president's first term while axing exemptions and product exclusions.

    By Philip Neuffer • Updated Feb. 11, 2025
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    Trump plans 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum

    The president said he will reveal details Monday but added that Canada and Mexico would not be exempt.

    By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 10, 2025
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    Honda recalls over 294K vehicles for engine stalling

    The automaker’s investigators concluded that an ECU software issue was the cause.

    By Feb. 10, 2025
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    DOT suspends Biden’s $5B electric vehicle charging network effort

    Most of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funds have already been awarded to states, however, and some observers say the Trump administration cannot end the program with just a memo.

    By Robert Walton • Feb. 10, 2025
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    GM weighs production shifts, sourcing reviews to mitigate tariffs

    CFO Paul Jacobson said it has multiple playbooks to help offset impact of higher costs throughout its supply chain.

    By Feb. 7, 2025
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    China responds to Trump with added tariffs on certain products

    The new duties are set to take effect Feb. 10 and cover some car, equipment and energy imports.

    By Max Garland • Feb. 4, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participate in a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House on February 13, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
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    US and Canada agree to 30-day pause on tariffs

    The two countries will push back a Feb. 4 enforcement date as they coordinate anti-drug trafficking efforts at their shared border.

    By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 3, 2025
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    US delays tariffs on Mexico to March

    The two countries agreed to negotiate over the next month while collaborating on addressing drug and weapons trafficking.

    By , Philip Neuffer • Feb. 3, 2025
  • Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to U.S. tariffs on Feb. 1, 2025.
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    Canada strikes back with 25% tariffs on select US goods

    The tariffs will target $155 billion worth of goods, such as orange juice, beer and motorcycles, with some duties starting Feb. 4.

    By Feb. 2, 2025
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    Trump issues tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

    The president ordered an additional 10% duty on goods from China and 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, though Canadian energy resources will face a lower rate.

    By Philip Neuffer • Updated Feb. 1, 2025