Mercedes-Benz to Produce New Car at Alabama Plant by 2027 Amid Trump Tariffs On Could 1, 2025, Mercedes-Benz introduced plans to fabricate a brand new “core section” car at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama, plant beginning in 2027, a transfer extensively linked to President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported autos and auto components. The German automaker, … Read more
Detroit, April 4, 2025 – The world’s leading automakers are reeling from President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs,” enacted on April 2, with a swift cascade of price hikes, production cuts, and layoffs signaling a seismic shift in the global auto industry. As the tariffs—starting at 10% across all imports and spiking to 54% on China, … Read more
Germany Lashes Out at Trump’s Levy on U.S. Car Imports In a sharp escalation of transatlantic tensions, Germany has voiced strong opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to impose steep levies on American car imports. The move, which Trump has framed as a means to bolster domestic manufacturing and protect national security, has … Read more