Economics
Feuding Auto Industry Unites to Oppose Trump’s Import Tariffs
- Lobbying efforts stepped up as Trump considers levy on cars
- Trade groups fear White House will move forward with threat
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The U.S. auto industry is escalating a lobbying push to keep President Donald Trump from imposing steep new tariffs on imported cars and parts that executives warn could cripple a sector already facing a slowdown.
Groups representing many arms of the industry -- automakers, dealers, parts suppliers and aftermarket companies alike -- are in lockstep in their opposition of new levies being considered by the White House, a rarity for an industry that often disagrees on major policies.