U.S. Auto Manufacturing Loses 10,800 Jobs Despite Tariff Promises
Payrolls at auto parts suppliers also fell by 2.5% in a 12-month period since June 2025.
Tariffs
Ford Will Move Lincoln Production From China to the U.S.
According to reports, the decision stems directly from U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports.
China Trade, Tariffs, and the Automotive Aftermarket (September 2019)
I originally wrote this in 2019, when the Trump administration first tried to implement tariffs. Now, in 2025, I feel that this story is worth bringing back because it’s just as relevant now as it was then. Perhaps even more so.