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Trump’s Tariffs: 5 Questions To Know About An Auto Industry Thrown Into Upheaval

The car industry is in shock, with the announcement from Washington of 25% tariffs on auto imports to the United States. Here’s what every car owner and business needs to know about how this crucial industry will be affected around the world.

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Pivotal Industrial First To Global Pandemic Origins — On This Day In History December 1

The opening of a famous museum in Paris, a staple in the industrial revolution, and the beginning of a global pandemic.

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It May Be Time For Brazil To Follow Trump’s Protectionist Lead

-OpEd- SAO PAULO — Donald Trump is horrifying. Still, there’s a part of his package that could be quite useful to have in Brazil. I’m referring to the president-elect’s threats against General Motors, Ford and Toyota to try and force them to bring back factories installed in Mexico to the United States. It’s true that […]

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Mexico Reacts To ‘Trump Effect’ After Ford Scraps Plant

The Ford Motor Company’s decision not to open an auto plant in Mexico — in a swift reaction to Donald Trump’s offhand threat to slap tariffs on all imported vehicles — is another sign that when the president-elect tweets, people pay attention. It’s also a reminder that Trump doesn’t need to build a wall to […]

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On This Day – December 1

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Ford Sets Sights On China’s High-End Market

SHANGHAI — The Ford Motor Company is taking a notably bling-bling approach to this year’s Auto Shanghai 2015 exhibition, leaving the peppy-sporty market to competitors like Toyota and Volkswagen as it angles instead for China’s high rollers. As part of its push for the Asian giant’s upscale markets, the U.S. auto manufacturer debuted its Taurus […]

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