U.S. auto industry
Coverage of U.S. auto industry in the Nexus archive.
- Trump just invoked a 1930 tariff law no president has ever used — against Canada
President Donald Trump invoked Section 338 of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act to impose retaliatory tariffs on Canada, citing discriminatory 25% tariffs on U.S. autos. The administration claims Canadian tariffs disadvantage U.S. commerce, but evidence is weak as trade data shows fluctuating, not declining, U.S. auto exports to Canada.
- AI, China, ‘dark factories’ and the future of the US auto industry
Economist Mary Lovely argues against the notion that increased U.S. car production by automakers proves the effectiveness of tariffs. The article also references AI, China, and 'dark factories' as factors shaping the future of the U.S. auto industry.
- U.S. auto industry faces more uncertainty without extension of USMCA trade deal
The U.S. auto industry is facing increased uncertainty due to the lack of an extension for the USMCA trade deal. A major issue for automakers is the deal's rules of origin, which determine product origins and eligibility for preferential treatment.
- Khanna and China committee press Blanche for report on Chinese manufacturing in U.S.
Khanna and a China committee are pressuring Blanche for a report on Chinese manufacturing in the U.S. The Justice Department report on illegal Chinese labor in the U.S. auto industry was due in May.