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Electric vehicles
EV Sales Surge Abroad as U.S. Buyers Remain Cautious
A New York Times report summarized in the source material points to a widening contrast between Europe and much of the world, where electric vehicles are selling faster, and the U.S. market
Electric vehicles
Ford’s Long Beach EV team steps out with a lower-cost pickup bet
The automaker is counting on its Universal Electric Vehicle platform to cut costs and help its money-losing Model e unit reach breakeven by 2029
Transatlantic trade
Trump’s EU auto tariff threat puts Europe’s carmakers back in the crosshairs
The US president says tariffs on EU-made cars and trucks could rise from 15 percent to 25 percent, reviving a dispute over an unfinished trade deal
Trade tensions
Trump says EU car and truck tariffs will rise to 25%
The president accused the European Union of failing to comply with last year’s trade deal but did not explain the alleged breach. The higher rate is set to take effect next week