Sept. 23, 2025 | Former Congressman Mike Rogers Part 1; JLR extends shutdown
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Jaguar Land Rover faces extended factory shutdowns due to a cyber attack, impacting U.S. dealers and customer orders. California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes GM's stance on EV tax credits, while the new NHTSA chief aims to modernize safety regulations. Former Congressman Mike Rogers discusses the effectiveness of Trump's tariffs in boosting U.S. manufacturing and the challenges of aligning domestic battery production. He emphasizes the importance of reshoring jobs and the need for consumer choice in the EV market, arguing against excessive government subsidies.
Former Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Mich., who is running for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, says President Donald Trump’s tariffs are working to boost U.S. manufacturing investments. JLR extends its production shutdown again after this month’s cyberattack. Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says General Motors CEO Mary Barra “sold us out” on EV tax credits.
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