Trump eases tariffs on US car makers | BBC News

US President Donald Trump has signed an order to ease the impact of new tariffs on the auto industry, which had sparked warnings about higher prices and the potential for significant hits to sales and production.

The change will allow carmakers with US factories to reduce the amount they pay in import taxes on foreign parts, using a formula tied to how many cars they sell and the price.

The provision is intended to provide relief to businesses for two years as they rework their supply chains, White House officials said.

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Detroit Motor Show: Car firms take on the tech giants | BBC News

_80223192_fordselfieDetroit in January is largely filled with just one group of people, petrolheads.

They come to the Detroit Motor Show in droves, eager to get a peek at the latest offerings from the big three US car makers and the European manufacturers who are competing for market share in the lucrative car market.

But car firms here, while continuing to focus on horsepower, are beginning to turn their attention to processing power.

That’s because most analysts agree that if car makers want to appeal to a younger generation, who are driving approximately 23% less than they used to, they’ll need to shrink cars into, well, iPhones.

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