AAH #728 - Countdown to the Tariff Disaster
About this episode
The discussion centers around the impending tariffs on vehicles and components from Mexico and Canada, with insights from industry experts Paul Eichenberg and Perry Stern. They explore the potential economic fallout, including price increases for consumers and challenges for OEMs and suppliers. Historical context is provided on past tariff impacts, alongside debates on the future of EVs and the shifting automotive landscape. The episode also touches on the performance of various automakers and their strategies in response to these changes.
Ford Escape
"...ou think Ford's going to do with the price of the Escape? What do you think GM is going to do with the Equ..."
Toyota Land Cruiser
"... US for a while and he also was chief engineer on land Cruiser, and I guess I hadn't realized that there are thr..."
Tesla Model S
"...ong time and they have I mean, when you look at a model S right now, it's not all that much different than ..."
Chevrolet Equinox
"...ou know, Harry, going back to your example of the Equinox. Ev in the Equinox, So you know, somebody goes in..."
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