Politics
Toyota may halt U.S. imports of some models on Trump's tariffs
July 20Toyota may stop importing some models into the U.S. if President Donald Trump raises auto tariffs, while other vehicles will get more expensive. All 408,000 RAV4s sold in the U.S. last year came from Canada and Japan.
Auto industry to tell U.S. Commerce Dept. to ditch tariff proposal
July 19A wide spectrum of auto interests, armed with the latest impact studies, will warn at a Commerce Department hearing Thursday that raising auto tariffs would severely harm the industry and consumers.
Canada plays down Trump comments on NAFTA, sees trilateral deal
July 18President Donald Trump said he may prioritize a bilateral trade deal with Mexico over Canada, but David MacNaughton, Canada’s ambassador to the United States, said a trilateral deal is preferred.
Bridge promises new gateway for automakers in U.S., Canada despite tariff battles
July 17The groundbreaking for a major bridge between Canada and the U.S. signaled the beginning of a project that will ultimately open a new gateway for automotive trade between the countries.
Tariff tornado: Prepare for impact
July 1It's becoming increasingly clear to automotive interests that traditional lobbying efforts against tariffs on autos and auto parts are ineffective with President Donald Trump.
Lawsuit challenges Trump's authority on steel, auto tariffs
July 4A trade association argues that Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act is unconstitutional because it allows the president unlimited ability to restrict trade on national security grounds and Congress can't delegate away all its powers without some guidance on how to act.
Fiat Chrysler making trade contingency plans on a 'massive scale'
June 29FCA is developing contingency plans to adjust its manufacturing footprint should President Trump's hardball trade tactics result in higher auto tariffs or the collapse of existing trade agreements.
