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Photo – Honda plans to increase car production in the US amid tariffs
Honda plans to increase car production in the US amid tariffs

The company will look for a way to do this with minimal additional investment

Photo – The US remains the main consumer of the EU automotive industry
The US remains the main consumer of the EU automotive industry

The US market accounted for 20% of the value added to EU automotive exports in 2023

Photo – BYD has chosen voestalpine as its steel supplier for its Hungarian car plant
BYD has chosen voestalpine as its steel supplier for its Hungarian car plant

This partnership is a key step in BYD's European localization strategy

Photo – Price war in the electric vehicle sector hurts Chinese steelmakers
Price war in the electric vehicle sector hurts Chinese steelmakers

Competition among automakers puts pressure on raw material suppliers

Photo – EU car production to decline by 2.6% y/y in 2025 – EUROFER
EU car production to decline by 2.6% y/y in 2025 – EUROFER

Low consumer confidence, US tariffs and instability hamper the sector's recovery

Photo – Nissan to close seven plants and cut 20 thousand jobs
Nissan to close seven plants and cut 20 thousand jobs

The Japanese manufacturer has presented a restructuring plan

Photo – Donald Trump eased some tariffs for the auto sector
Donald Trump eased some tariffs for the auto sector

The step is aimed at reducing the overall level of duties, which is formed due to their layering

Photo – US tariffs and EU environmental standards pose risks for the automotive industry – Stellantis
US tariffs and EU environmental standards pose risks for the automotive industry – Stellantis

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company called the current conditions for the sector «extreme»

Photo – Stellantis sends two plants in Mexico and Canada to idle due to tariffs
Stellantis sends two plants in Mexico and Canada to idle due to tariffs

The Company is assessing the medium- and long-term impact of the duties and the options available

Photo – Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to the US
Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to the US

The tariffs are to enter into force on April 3

Photo – Clean Industry Agreement: a diagnosis without a quick fix
Clean Industry Agreement: a diagnosis without a quick fix

The main criticism of the Clean Industrial Deal is the lack of specifics

Photo – Thyssenkrupp to cut 1.8 thousand jobs in the automotive division
Thyssenkrupp to cut 1.8 thousand jobs in the automotive division

The company's measures are aimed at reducing costs by more than €150 million

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