AD #4145 - Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on Heavy-Duty Trucks; BYD Continues Price War in China; Dreame Technology Rips Off Rolls-Royce Cullinan
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The episode covers President Trump's new 25% tariff on heavy-duty trucks and its uncertain impact on imports, especially from Mexico and Europe. It discusses Bosch's significant job cuts amid rising costs and Volkswagen's production pauses due to slower-than-expected EV sales. Jaguar Land Rover's recovery from a costly cyberattack is also highlighted. In China, BYD continues aggressive price cuts amid overcapacity and falling sales, while other Chinese automakers plan European expansion despite new export permit rules. The episode also touches on sodium-ion battery advancements and Dream Technology's controversial EV supercar designs copying luxury brands.
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