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Global EV Sales Climb in April — Even as Trade Tensions Hit North America

Global EV Sales Climb in April — Even as Trade Tensions Hit North America

Why It Happened Despite ongoing global trade disruptions and a 25% U.S. import tariff on foreign EVs, global electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales rose 29% year-over-year in April, according to data from Rho Motion. The surge was largely driven by strong consumer demand in China and Europe, where government incentives and regulatory […]

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U.S. Car Prices Surge in April — Tariffs Trigger Fresh Wave of Auto Inflation

U.S. Car Prices Surge in April — Tariffs Trigger Fresh Wave of Auto Inflation

Why It Happened New car prices in the U.S. shot up in April due to the impact of 25% tariffs imposed on vehicle imports by the Trump administration. These tariffs apply to several key trading partners, including Mexico and Canada, which supply a significant share of vehicles and parts to the U.S. market. Though many

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Amazon Sellers Pull Back from Prime Day 2025 Amid Rising Tariffs

Amazon Sellers Pull Back from Prime Day 2025 Amid Rising Tariffs

Source: Reuters What happened?A number of third-party sellers on Amazon are scaling back or skipping Prime Day 2025 entirely due to the impact of steep U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, according to several merchants and consultants. Why it matters:This shift could result in fewer discounted items during Amazon’s major sales event, potentially affecting Prime Day’s

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