Trump’s tariff threats cloud auto industry’s long-term outlook

President Donald Trump holds an executive order about tariffs in the Oval Office of the White House on Feb. 13. — President Donald Trump holds an executive order on tariffs in the Oval Office on Feb. 13. (REUTERS)

February 14, 2025 04:52 PM

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