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'Incompetent clown': Critics slam Trump for latest tariff backtrack

'Incompetent clown': Critics slam Trump for latest tariff backtrack

After speaking by phone with the heads of GM, Ford, and Stellantis Wednesday, President Donald Trump decided to give automakers a 30-day reprieve from his imposed 25 percent blanket tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Wednesday, "We are going to give a one-month exemption on any autos coming through USMCA... so they are not at a disadvantage."

According to Reuters, "The move will benefit U.S. automakers and other foreign automakers that are in compliance."...

UAW-Ford agreement secures enough votes to ratify

UAW-Ford agreement secures enough votes to ratify

Enough "yes" votes have been cast by United Auto Workers members employed at Ford Motor Co. to ratify a new four-and-a-half-year deal, according to an analysis by The Detroit News, the third and final approval needed to wrap up negotiations with the Detroit Three. At Ford, more than 68% of votes cast among hourly workers at reporting locals supported the tentative agreement, according to the UAW's vote tracker, after results from Dearborn Truck Plant were added on Friday. That leaves 12,643 votes between the yes and no totals, more than the total hourly employees at the remaining locals yet to......
Ford rolls out self-driving vehicle

Ford rolls out self-driving vehicle

Ford's new self-driving car can detect obstacles up to 650 feet away--and safely navigate around them.(Ford) Imagine no longer having to deal with bumps against the parking garage walls or dings from opening your car into the next car over (parked 6…

Ford plans 50 percent production jump by 2015

Ford plans 50 percent production jump by 2015

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it would kick up production by 50 percent by 2015, while quickly reducing debt to regain a quality credit rating within the next year.