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Trump reverses Canada steel, aluminum tariff hike

The new duties will go into effect Wednesday as part of a broader action against imports of the two metals.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated March 11, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: Europe’s High-Stakes EV Debate Similar to U.S.

The EU is debating the zero-emission requirements and goal of eliminating ICE vehicles along similar lines as the U.S. And just as consumers in the U.S. have balked at costs and limitations on choice, the EU is weighing the economic and political pain of mandating EVs.

By Wards Staff • March 10, 2025

Ford to Pump Billions Into Helping its German Division

U.S. brand hopes to get its German business back on track through investment boost and rationalization program.

By Paul Myles • March 10, 2025

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 7, 2025

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 Phil Neuffer • March 6, 2025

Trump Spares the Rod, Republicans Offer Carrot

The Trump White House gives automakers a one-month exemption on paying new tariffs on incoming goods, but Republicans are still trying to drive more manufacturing back to U.S.

By David Kiley • March 6, 2025

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 Phil Neuffer • March 6, 2025

Trump Tariffs Warning: U.S., Canadian Auto Plants at Risk of Closure

Industry analyst Ross McKenzie says tariffs would be ended by the American people responding to resulting layoffs and income losses.

By Keith Nuthall • March 5, 2025

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 Phil Neuffer • March 5, 2025

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 Phil Neuffer , Edwin Lopez , Max Garland • March 4, 2025

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 Phil Neuffer • March 3, 2025

EU’s Rescue Plan Gives Automakers Three Years to Hit BEV Sales Targets

Regulators hope to avoid industry crisis as falling BEV sales, punitive zero-emission-vehicle sales fines and cheap Chinese imports push Europe's auto industry to the brink.

By Paul Myles • March 3, 2025

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

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 Eric Walz • Feb. 28, 2025

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 Larry Avila • Feb. 27, 2025

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 Phil Neuffer • Feb. 27, 2025

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

Uber, Lyft riders choose ride-hailing over transit to save time: study

The convenience of ride-hailing services comes with greater greenhouse gas emissions, traffic congestion and noise, however, a University of Michigan study finds.

By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 27, 2025

Honda exec says US tariffs could cause over a 20B yen impact

The automaker is considering shifting some vehicle production from Mexico and Canada into the U.S. to avoid costly import duties. 

By Eric Walz • Updated March 3, 2025

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 Larry Avila • Feb. 20, 2025

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 Kelly Stroh • Updated Feb. 19, 2025

German Mayors Warn of Auto Industry Collapse, Urge EU Action

Up to 600,000 jobs are claimed to be at risk as German mayors sound alarm over economic fallout from EU policies and the transition to EVs.

By Greg Kable • Feb. 18, 2025

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 Phil Neuffer • Updated Feb. 13, 2025

Ford CEO Jim Farley Is Gloves Off With Trump

Ford CEO Jim Farley is the most outspoken industry leader when it comes to Trump’s tariffs impacting the auto industry.

By David Kiley • Feb. 13, 2025

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 Larry Avila • Feb. 12, 2025