Tariffs Could Give Tesla and Musk a Leg Up on Rivals
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Tariffs Could Give Tesla and Musk a Leg Up on Rivals

The company led by President Trump’s confidant Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States domestically and will be exempt from tariffs on finished vehicles.
Trump’s Unwelcome News to Auto Chiefs: Buckle Up for What’s to Come
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Trump’s Unwelcome News to Auto Chiefs: Buckle Up for What’s to Come

President Trump’s approach to tariffs has unsettled many corporate leaders who believed he would use the levies as a negotiating tool. As it turns out, he sees them as an end in themselves.
Who’s Got Trump’s Ear on Tariffs? Lutnick or Navarro?
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Who’s Got Trump’s Ear on Tariffs? Lutnick or Navarro?

Corporate leaders and investors continue to be caught off guard by the president’s trade policy, especially as deal talks heat up.
Trump to Pause Auto Tariffs for Canada and Mexico for One Month
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Trump to Pause Auto Tariffs for Canada and Mexico for One Month

The president said he would pause a 25 percent tariff on cars coming from Canada and Mexico under a trade pact for one month, while other levies stay in place.