Factories and Manufacturing

Republican Bill to End E.V. Tax Credit Could Hurt G.M. and Ford

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A House Republican bill introduced this week would do away with tax credits that had encouraged Americans to buy electric vehicles and automakers to invest in new factories.

Is Slate Auto’s Electric Truck the Answer to Expensive Cars?

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Slate Auto, a start-up backed by Jeff Bezos, plans to sell a small, spartan electric truck that comes with no paint, stereo or touch-screens.

Trump’s China Deal Frees Up Shipping. Will Goods Pour Into the U.S.?

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The temporary lowering of tariffs may compel some U.S. businesses to order goods that they had held off buying after President Trump raised them to 145 percent.

U.S. Starts Investigation Into Imported Planes and Parts

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The Trump administration could use the investigation to impose new tariffs on imported planes, jet engines and other aerospace parts.

Car Prices Expected to Rise as Tariffs on Parts Kick In

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Tariffs on imported parts will have a broad impact because all vehicles use components made abroad.

U.S. Textile Industry Rejects Bessent’s Suggestion Boom Times Are Over

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A textile trade association that has backed President Trump’s trade strategy took issue with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s remark that emphasized “precision manufacturing” over clothing and fabrics.

Trump Administration Looks to Take Steps to Ease Pain From Car Tariffs

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The planned concessions to give automakers more time to relocate production to the United States would still leave substantial tariffs on imported cars and car parts.