Some luxury UK car brands, such as Aston Martin, sell more vehicles in the US than in the UK. Photograph: Aston Martin/PA View image in fullscreen Some luxury UK car brands, such as Aston Martin, sell more vehicles in the US than in the UK. Photograph: Aston Martin/PA Explainer Which UK carmakers will be hit… Continue reading Which UK carmakers will be hit hardest by Trump’s latest import tariffs?
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End of an era for Canada-US ties, says PM Carney – video
1:43 End of an era for Canada-US ties, says PM Carney – video Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has said the era of deep ties with the US ‘is over’, as governments — from Tokyo to Berlin and Paris — sharply criticise Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on car imports. ‘We will respond forcefully,’ Carney said. ‘Nothing is… Continue reading End of an era for Canada-US ties, says PM Carney – video
End of an era for Canada-US ties, says Carney, as allies worldwide decry Trump’s car tariffs
1:43 End of an era for Canada-US ties, says PM Carney – video End of an era for Canada-US ties, says Carney, as allies worldwide decry Trump’s car tariffs Canadian PM says Donald Trump has permanently altered relations, as countries around the globe insist import taxes are harmful to all, including Washington Canada’s prime minister… Continue reading End of an era for Canada-US ties, says Carney, as allies worldwide decry Trump’s car tariffs
Carmaker shares fall after Trump 25% tariff move as Reeves warns against trade war
Cars at the tower storage facility of the German carmaker Volkswagen’s plant in Wolfsburg. Photograph: Ronny Hartmann/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Cars at the tower storage facility of the German carmaker Volkswagen’s plant in Wolfsburg. Photograph: Ronny Hartmann/AFP/Getty Images Carmaker shares fall after Trump 25% tariff move as Reeves warns against trade war Chancellor… Continue reading Carmaker shares fall after Trump 25% tariff move as Reeves warns against trade war
Donald Trump announces new 25% tariffs on cars from overseas
1:28 Donald Trump announces new 25% tariffs on cars from overseas – video Donald Trump announces new 25% tariffs on cars from overseas Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, describes the levies as a ‘direct attack’ and vows to defend Canadian workers and companies Donald Trump announced plans to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on cars from… Continue reading Donald Trump announces new 25% tariffs on cars from overseas
Donald Trump announces new 25% tariffs on cars from overseas – video
1:28 Donald Trump announces new 25% tariffs on cars from overseas – video Trump announced plans for long-promised tariffs of up to 25% on automotive imports, widening the global trade war he kicked off upon re-entering the White House. The tariffs will go into effect on 2 April, the president claimed Donald Trump announces new… Continue reading Donald Trump announces new 25% tariffs on cars from overseas – video
Lower Thames Crossing approval welcomed (and criticised); Heathrow Airport fire ‘not criminal matter’, police say – business live
12.25 EDT Closing summary Time to recap… A fire at an electrical substation which led to the closure of Heathrow Airport last week is no longer being treated as a “potentially criminal matter”. The Metropolitan Police said: Following enquiries to date, officers have found no evidence to suggest that the incident was suspicious in nature. As… Continue reading Lower Thames Crossing approval welcomed (and criticised); Heathrow Airport fire ‘not criminal matter’, police say – business live
Coalition may rethink rules that push car-makers to create cheaper EVs and hybrids for Australians
Shadow transport minister Bridget McKenzie says Labor’s vehicle emission standard, which was designed to encourage carmakers to release more green vehicles in Australia, ‘discriminates unfairly against everyday Australians’. Photograph: Mark Baker/AP View image in fullscreen Shadow transport minister Bridget McKenzie says Labor’s vehicle emission standard, which was designed to encourage carmakers to release more green… Continue reading Coalition may rethink rules that push car-makers to create cheaper EVs and hybrids for Australians
Hyundai announces $21bn US investment as Trump tariffs loom
Hyundai executive chair and CEO Chung Eui-sun speaks in the White House at a meeting with Donald Trump. Photograph: Samuel Corum/EPA View image in fullscreen Hyundai executive chair and CEO Chung Eui-sun speaks in the White House at a meeting with Donald Trump. Photograph: Samuel Corum/EPA Hyundai announces $21bn US investment as Trump tariffs loom… Continue reading Hyundai announces $21bn US investment as Trump tariffs loom
Tesla’s Europe sales drop nearly 45% amid row over Musk’s Trump links
The Tesla factory in Berlin Brandenburg, Germany. There has been evidence of a consumer backlash in Europe because of Elon Musk’s political activities. Photograph: Patrick Pleul/AP View image in fullscreen The Tesla factory in Berlin Brandenburg, Germany. There has been evidence of a consumer backlash in Europe because of Elon Musk’s political activities. Photograph: Patrick… Continue reading Tesla’s Europe sales drop nearly 45% amid row over Musk’s Trump links