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John Irwin
Reporter covering suppliers and electric vehicles for Automotive News
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John Irwin covers suppliers and the supply chain for Automotive News. Since 2021, he’s written about major parts makers such as Bosch and Magna, as well as smaller suppliers and the issues impacting them. Key areas of focus include manufacturing regionalization and the impacts of electrification and geopolitics on the supply chain. He joined Automotive News in 2015 and previously worked as the Toronto bureau reporter for Automotive News Canada, where he covered automakers, suppliers, labor, dealers and trade.

Latest from John Irwin

Automakers, suppliers warn of high costs and supply chain ‘chaos’ if Trump tariffs persist

Automaker and supplier executives used fourth-quarter earnings calls and investor conferences to warn of major risks they see from looming tariffs.

Trump’s tariff threats cloud auto industry’s long-term outlook

Automakers and suppliers hoped for more clarity on U.S. trade policy after the 2024 election. So far, they haven't gotten it.

Magna cuts outlook on high industry volatility, warns of ‘disruptive’ tariffs

Tariffs to the extent the Trump administration has proposed are "untenable" for suppliers, Magna CEO Swamy Kotagiri said.

Tariff waiting game: Carmakers strategize

Auto manufacturers want more clarity on long-term trade policy before deciding on investment and products.

Trump implements 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

The steel and aluminum tariffs will increase costs for automakers and suppliers, experts said.

Why suppliers have been more outspoken on Trump tariff concerns than automakers

Suppliers and automakers vary on the intensity of their public tariff statements, with suppliers sounding alarms about idled factories while automakers emphasize a desire to work with Trump.

TI Fluid Systems doubles down on employee-led DE&I initiatives

TI Fluid Systems is doubling down on its DE&I strategy as it prepares for an acquisition.

Trump enacts 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico imports, threatening N.A. auto supply chain

The tariffs will go into effect on Tuesday, Feb. 4. They do not include exemptions for industries, such as automobile production.

In-depth training program helps Oklahoma dealership group boost metrics, share lessons learned

Nelson Cars Automotive Group in Oklahoma created an extensive training program for employees that has boosted sales, F&I and service performances.

Auto industry hopes Trump’s tariff threats are just a bargaining chip as Feb. 1 deadline looms

If Trump's tariffs are enacted, expect significant disruption, auto executives at the D.C. auto show said.

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