
US-based Ford Motor has ceased the exports of several vehicle models to China in response to the tariffs imposed by the US.

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Detroitās āBig Threeā more exposed to tariffs than German and Japanese rivals
Ford, GM, and Stellantis more exposed to tariffs than German and Japanese carmakers
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EU proposes looser rules for automakers' CO2 emissions targets
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/60133446
- Under the proposed changes published on Tuesday, the EU would base compliance with the CO2 rules for 2025 on a carmaker's average emissions over the period 2025-2027, rather than just this year.
- The Czech Republic, a hub for car manufacturing, has previously said it would push for a five-year compliance period.
- Volkswagen and Renault are among those that have expressed support for extending the compliance period
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