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AnalysisUK carmakers get tariff relief in US deal, capped at 100,000 cars
US-UK trade deal reduces tariffs on cars, steel and aluminium with immediate effect, offering some relief for carmakers – but further details remain unclear.
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NewsAutomotive Logistics launches ASEAN event in Singapore
Explore EVs, digitalisation and logistics trends at ALSC ASEAN in Singapore – a key event for the automotive supply chain.
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NewsStellantis opens $64m Mopar PDC in New York
Stellantis opens $64m Mopar PDC in New York to improve service, automate storage and localise its US supply chain.
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NewsChangan teams with Kuehne+Nagel for European battery logistics
Kuehne+Nagel will support Changan’s EV spare parts and battery logistics across key European markets via its Helmond hub.
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NewsUS auto part tariffs hit, Ford warns of $1.5bn in losses
US auto part tariffs spark supply chain disruption; Ford withdraws outlook, forecasts $1.5bn impact amid uncertainty.
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FeatureNissan to exit Wuhan plant as China woes deepen
Nissan’s retreat from Wuhan by 2026 signals a broader struggle to compete in China’s cutthroat EV market.
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AnalysisUS eases tariff stacking for carmakers and parts suppliers
Trump offers tariff rebates to carmakers and limits stacking on steel and aluminium duties for imports.
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NewsDSV expands global reach with DB Schenker deal
DSV finalises DB Schenker acquisition to enhance global network, meet supply chain demand and diversify from container shipping.
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NewsAudi localises Q7 SUV production in Malaysia to bolster regional supply chain resilience
Audi strengthens its South-East Asia supply chain with the first local assembly of the Q7 SUV in Malaysia, targeting 5,000 units annually.
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NewsUS port fees on China-built car carriers will hike auto import costs
The American Association of Port Authorities said the charges will drive up costs and make cars more expensive for US customers.
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NewsTariff threats have not led to spike in exports from Antwerp-Bruges so far
The Port of Antwerp Bruges says that tariff threats have not yet led to a marked rise container or finished vehicle exports to the US, its second-largest trading nation.
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AnalysisUS-China tariff conflict escalates; rare earth materials suspended
China halts rare earth exports as tariffs rise to 245% in US-China trade war, putting pressure on automotive and EV supply chains.
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AnalysisThe impact of tariffs on Mexico and Canada’s auto supply chain
Detroit’s Big Three may lose $42bn and 6.8m units from new US tariffs, with compounding effects on cross-border supply chains.
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NewsUS auto tariffs hit prices and aggravate consumer uncertainty, says NADA
US tariffs on vehicle and parts imports are forecast to dent automotive sales by pushing prices up for consumers already facing tighter disposable income.
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AnalysisEurope hits back at Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs
EU approves tariffs on $20bn of US goods over Trump’s steel and aluminium duties, effective 15 April.
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NewsVW Group suspends vehicle shipments from Mexico to US
VW Group, including its Audi division, are suspending exports of vehilces made in Mexico to the US because of the new tariffs brought in last week.
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NewsJLR restarts US shipments following pause due to tariffs
JLR restarts all US-bound shipments after pause due to Trump’s 25% import tariffs on finished vehicles.
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NewsStellantis announces temporary layoffs in North America following US tariffs
Following the enforcement of 25% US tariffs Stellantis is pausing production at plants in Canada and Mexico and laying off 900 staff at plants in the US for the short-term.
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NewsGlobal auto companies assess odds stacked against them by US tariff policy
The latest US tariffs on vehicle imports and the anticipated tariffs on parts next month could reshape international trade and transport for the automotive sector.
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AnalysisWhat “Liberation Day” tariffs mean for the automotive supply chain
New US automotive tariffs disrupt supply chains, raise costs, and spark global manufacturing and logistics realignment.