Automotive
Japan Presses US to Honor Trade Deal as Tariff Confusion Deepens
Tokyo urges Washington to preserve 15% automotive duty ceiling amid policy shifts threatening $41 billion export corridor.
Europe’s ‘Made in Europe’ Gambit Risks Fracturing Western Supply Chain Alliance
Brussels unveils local-content mandates as UK and allied partners warn of friend-shoring fragmentation
Stellantis Eyes Chinese EV Architecture as €22bn Loss Forces Tech Pivot
Embattled automaker considers adopting Leapmotor's battery and powertrain systems for Fiat, Opel, and Peugeot—marking the first Western reliance on Chinese vehicle architecture for European production.
Stellantis Reports €22.3 Billion Loss as Tariff Pressures Mount
The automotive giant's first-ever annual loss signals structural turmoil beyond failed EV bets—with US tariff costs rising to €1.6 billion in 2026.