Wheels: Trump says auto tariffs coming April 2

The president did not specify how much the tariffs would be or which nations could be targeted.

View in browser|nytimes.com February 18, 2025 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, March 18. The New York Times Trump Says Auto Tariffs Coming April 2 The president did not specify how much the tariffs would be or which nations could be targeted. By Ana Swanson Gilles Sabrié for The New York Times Why Porsche Is No Longer a 'Premium' Sports Car in China Chinese drivers are buying affordable electric vehicles loaded with new technology, a trend that is redefining high-end vehicles and hurting German automakers. By Melissa Eddy Lauren Justice for The New York Times As Musk Attacks Diversity, Tesla Addressed Racism Complaints The company's board pledged to investors that it would pay closer attention to how the company managed workers. By Jack Ewing Sylvia Jarrus for The New York Times Ford Chief Executive Says Trump Policies May Lead to Layoffs The executive, Jim Farley, said President Trump's tariff and auto policies would raise costs and could force the automaker to cut jobs. By Jack Ewing Ingmar Nolting for The New York Times Trump Wants to Know Why U.S. Cars Are Rare in Germany. Here Are a Few Reasons. German cars are popular in the United States, but U.S. cars are not as prevalent on German roads. One reason: tiny European streets and parking spots. By Melissa Eddy Scott Olson/Getty Images Stellantis Will Restart Illinois Factory That U.A.W. Pushed to Revive The United Automobile Workers union has been pressing the automaker, which owns Chrysler and Jeep, to revive the plant in Belvidere, Ill. By Neal E. Boudette NEWS State Dept. Suspends Plan to Buy Armored Teslas Vehicles made by Elon Musk's company were on a purchase list issued before Donald Trump was inaugurated and before Mr. Musk became one of the president's top advisers. By Jack Ewing Tesla's European Sales Drop in January After Musk Disrupts Politics There The U.S. electric car company's sales are sliding across Europe, amid what many see as interference in local affairs by Tesla's chief executive, Elon Musk. By Melissa Eddy G.M. Has Plans Ready for Trump's Canada and Mexico Tariffs General Motors, the largest producer of cars in Mexico, won't provide details on how it would react if President Trump imposes 25 percent tariffs from the two countries. By Neal E. Boudette Tesla's Profit Fell Sharply Last Year The electric car company run by Elon Musk is facing increasing competition, but investors have focused mostly on the prospects for Tesla's self-driving technology. By Jack Ewing and Neal E. Boudette Trump's Order to End E.V. Subsidies Draws Pushback and Doubt Automakers and even some Republicans may fight to preserve funds, and environmental activists will likely sue, but some experts said that some changes may not survive legal challenges. By Jack Ewing Tesla and Chinese Carmakers Could See Windfall From E.U. Emissions Rules European carmakers are urging Brussels to ease regulations to help them avoid buying carbon credits from rivals in increasingly large amounts. By Liz Alderman and Melissa Eddy Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Wheels from The New York Times. To stop receiving Wheels, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018