tariffs

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In contrast, German automakers, such as Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, are battling crises, caught between tariffs and bitter Chinese competition.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

"None of those problems have been solved after eight years of having these tariffs on the books."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Toyota remained the world’s largest carmaker in 2025, helped by sales growth in the U.S. and Japan even as Trump administration tariffs disrupted the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The Board of Trade could also open the door to reductions on tariffs to accommodate Chinese purchases of U.S. goods, but Miller cautions investors to not read too much into any adjustments.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

It recognized England’s right to retain tariffs on American exports while granting English imports most-favored status in the United States; it implicitly accepted English impressment of American sailors.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis