Auto industry urges US to hit brakes on proposed car tariffs

By PAUL WISEMAN, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Commerce Department sought feedback on President Donald Trump’s plans to consider taxing auto imports. It got an earful at an all-day hearing Thursday. Critics lined up to urge the administration to reject auto tariffs. They argued that the taxes would raise car prices, squeeze automakers … Continue reading Auto industry urges US to hit brakes on proposed car tariffs