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Trump Signs Partial Trade Deal with U.K.

The U.S. agreement is much more limited than the full-fat trade deal that has long been discussed on Downing Street.

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GM Looks to Pour $4B into Domestic Manufacturing

Tariffs from the Trump administration have been particularly impactful across the American auto industry, with GM expecting the levies to cost it as much as $5 billion in 2025.

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China’s Carmakers to Pay Suppliers on Time as Price War Curb

Chinese carmakers, embroiled in a domestic price war, have been seeking lower-cost components and delaying payments to suppliers by months.

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Watch: An Alternative to Traditional Battery-Making Technology for EVs

Lie Shi, chief executive officer of AM Batteries, explains the many advantages of the dry battery electrode method of manufacturing batteries for electric vehicles.

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Toyota, Daimler Finalize Plan to Merge Truck Units in 2026

The combination comes as the commercial vehicle industry faces mounting pressure to adapt as electrification, autonomous driving and emissions compliance reshape global transport.

A Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. eCanter electric truck. Photographer: Shoko Takayasu/Bloomberg

Mexico ‘Reliable Alternative’ for Companies Looking to Escape Trade Friction

However, analysts warn that a prolonged trade war could produce lasting macroeconomic impacts on the country.

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U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows by Most on Record as Imports Plunge

The April trade report showed imports of consumer goods slumped $33 billion, largely due to a sharp decline in inbound shipments of pharmaceutical preparations.

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Ship Carrying EVs Abandoned in Pacific After Catching Fire

Demand for lithium-ion batteries, including in EVs, is bringing a new risk to the global shipping industry, particularly given the value of the vehicles on board the largest car-carrying vessels.

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U.S. Manufacturing, Imports in Slump

The manufacturing sector has been in contraction for most of the past two years.

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Top Japan Shipper Sees Orders Recover as Trade Tensions Ease

With regard to shipping autos, which have faced a 25% U.S. tariff since April 3, Soga said bookings “have not dropped at all.”

A vehicle is driven onto the Antares Leader vehicle carrier, operated by Nippon Yusen KK (NYK Line), at a port in Yokohama, Japan. Photo: Akio Kon / Bloomberg

Ford Says Michigan Battery Plant at Risk If Tax Credits Are Cut

The legislative risks mark the latest potential hurdle for a plant Ford announced in 2023 that was originally intended to produce enough batteries for 400,000 EVs.

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U.K. Trucking Association Accuses Truck Makers of Delaying Legal Redress

In 2016, DAF, Volvo, MAN and Iveco, were fined about €3 billion by the European Union for colluding for 14 years on pricing.

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