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Asian stocks fluctuated due to ongoing tariff concerns, with Chinese tech stocks dropping after a strong rally. The market responded to U.S. President Trump’s comments about potential auto tariffs, sparking uncertainty. While the dollar rose after strong U.S. economic data, concerns over emerging markets, like Indonesia’s rupiah, grew. Oil prices remained stable, and investor focus now turns to the details of upcoming tariffs and their impact on global trade. For more information, you can read the full article at https://www.reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2025-03-25/

President Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on all cars imported into the U.S., aiming to boost domestic manufacturing. The tariffs, effective April 3, will also apply to auto parts starting May 3, potentially raising car prices by thousands of dollars.

📉 Market Reaction: Stocks of GM, Ford, and Stellantis fell after the announcement.

🚗 Industry Impact: Half of U.S. car sales in 2024 were imports, and automakers may struggle to shift production.

💰 Consumer Impact: Car prices are likely to rise, as supply chains are deeply integrated across North America.

🌍 Global Response: The EU and Canada are considering retaliation.

What do you think? Will this move help U.S. manufacturing, or hurt consumers? #TradeWar #AutoIndustry #Economy

Follow the full story at https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/26/economy/auto-tariffs-announcement/index.html

Despite declining consumer confidence and recession concerns, recent data suggests the U.S. economy may not be headed for a downturn. While consumer sentiment has dipped due to factors like tariffs and federal layoffs, positive signs include a slight recovery in retail sales and increased personal consumption expenditures. Analysts point to resilient consumer finances, higher tax refunds, and improved jobless claims as indicators of potential economic stability. Additionally, spending on travel and leisure is expected to rise with warmer weather, suggesting that while short-term growth may slow, a prolonged slump is not inevitable. Read the full news at https://www.barrons.com/articles/consumers-economy-recession-worries-a8f630e4.

President Trump’s claims of a “record-breaking” surge in U.S. car plant construction are facing scrutiny, with a recent Al Jazeera analysis revealing a more complex picture than the campaign trail rhetoric suggests. While investment in the automotive sector is undeniable, the data indicates a significant portion involves reallocating resources within existing facilities, particularly to accommodate the rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) market. This shift, driven by federal incentives and the industry’s pivot towards sustainable energy, sees established plants being retrofitted or expanded, rather than entirely new factories sprouting up across the nation. “It’s about adaptation, not just expansion,” sources close to the industry told Al Jazeera. The analysis underscores the need to fact-check political pronouncements against the realities of industrial development. Announcements of future plans, while promising, don’t always translate into immediate, tangible results. Furthermore, the long-lead times inherent in automotive plant development make it challenging to attribute current shifts solely to recent policy decisions. The Inflation Reduction Act, for instance, has undeniably fueled the EV manufacturing boom, but its impact is interwoven with pre-existing industry trends. In essence, while the U.S. automotive landscape is evolving, particularly in the EV arena, the narrative of a “record” construction boom requires a closer, more nuanced look at the data.

Read full news at https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/4/2/are-us-car-plants-being-built-at-record-rates-as-trump-claims

#economy #manufacturing #automotive #EV #factcheck

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has expressed concern that President Donald Trump’s extensive tariffs are “likely” to lead the U.S. into a recession. In an interview with Fox Business, Dimon highlighted the significant market downturn, noting, “When you see a 2000-point decline [in the Dow Jones Industrial Average], it sort of feeds on itself, doesn’t it.”

Dimon advised the administration to “take a deep breath, negotiate some trade deals,” emphasizing the importance of swift progress in international trade agreements to mitigate economic risks. He also revealed that JPMorgan has “lost a couple of bond deals already” as international clients opt for local banks amid the escalating trade tensions.

The implementation of baseline 10% tariffs on April 5, followed by increased levies—including a 20% tariff for the European Union and a 104% tariff on Chinese imports—has intensified fears of a global trade war. These developments have led to significant market volatility, with Wall Street experiencing its worst week since 2020 and Asian stock markets also facing substantial declines.

Despite these concerns, President Trump remains steadfast, assuring the public via his Truth Social platform: “BE COOL! Everything is going to work out well. The USA will be bigger and better than ever before!”

Read the full story at https://news.sky.com/story/donald-trumps-tariffs-crisis-likely-to-spark-recession-says-jpmorgan-chase-ceo-13345245