
Carmakers Warn China Rare-Earth Shortage Threatens Global Auto Production
Global automakers warn of potential factory shutdowns due to rare-earth magnet shortages from China, urging urgent action to address supply chain risks.
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Global automakers warn of potential factory shutdowns due to rare-earth magnet shortages from China, urging urgent action to address supply chain risks.
China’s electric vehicle exports surge 77.6% in 2023, driving global green transformation and reshaping automotive markets through strategic innovation.
Slovak Ambassador Peter Lizak highlights China-Europe collaboration in stabilizing global trade and resolving EV disputes at Ningbo expo.
Chinese automaker BYD overtakes Tesla in European EV sales, signaling shifting dynamics in the global electric vehicle market.
US automakers and consumers face challenges from new auto tariffs, with experts warning of unpredictable economic impacts and market uncertainty.
Latest U.S. guidance exempts Canadian and Mexican auto parts from Trump tariffs under CUSMA, impacting trade dynamics ahead of May 3 deadline.
Experts analyze how Trump-era auto tariffs could reshape global supply chains, pricing, and competition in the automotive sector amid shifting trade policies.
VW CEO commends competition from BYD as key driver for innovation in China’s auto sector amid expanding tech partnerships.
Volkswagen’s China CEO warns against trade barriers at Auto Shanghai, stressing collaboration over tariffs in global automotive sector.
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume praises China’s innovation ecosystem and \
Veteran automotive analyst Jamie Kitman calls for reversal of US auto tariffs, warning of industry-wide consequences and urging policy reform.
Auto industry experts express concerns over 25% U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles, citing impacts on costs, EV development, and global supply chains.
China’s NEV production and sales surged over 47% in Q1 2025, capturing 41% of the auto market, signaling robust growth in green tech.
German automaker Audi halts U.S. vehicle deliveries as Trump tariffs take effect, joining industry peers adjusting strategies amid rising trade costs.
New U.S. auto tariffs spark fears of economic fallout, strained trade ties, and higher consumer costs as global markets brace for ripple effects.
Stellantis suspends Windsor plant operations as U.S.-Canada auto tariff tensions escalate, signaling risks for global supply chains and trade dynamics.
Mexico’s automotive sector thrives through global supply chain integration, demonstrating modern manufacturing’s cross-border complexities and trade strategy shifts.
Proposed U.S. auto tariffs could hike prices up to $10,000 per vehicle while failing to boost domestic manufacturing, economists warn.
Canadian PM Mark Carney announced forceful countermeasures against US auto tariffs, pledging support for affected industries and workers.
U.S. imposes 25% tariffs on imported vehicles, triggering European backlash and fears of a looming trade war. Industry leaders warn of economic fallout.