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"We have excess capacity. They could bring work back in very short order," Fain said.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he did not warn car industry executives against raising prices as tariffs on foreign-made autos come into force, telling NBC News he "couldn't care less" ...
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Sir Keir Starmer will on Tuesday tell his cabinet to prepare for the imposition of US tariffs on British exports this week, with business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds warning it was “a very s...

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UAW President Shawn Fain says "tariffs are a tool in the toolbox" in helping auto workers
Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, praised President Trump's move to impose tariffs on vehicles, while noting that "tariffs aren't the total solution."
UAW president supports Trump’s tariffs as ‘tool’ but says other stances don’t ‘go out the window’
President Shawn Fain said he supports President Trump’s tariffs on autos, calling them a “tool,” but noted that the union’s other stances don’t “go out the window.” Fain
UAW president Shawn Fein supports Trump's auto tariffs
The president of the united Auto Workers union is praising President Trump's tariffs on foreign-made vehicles, but says it can't stop there.
Trump tells NBC he 'couldn't care less' if car makers hike prices due to tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he did not warn car industry executives against raising prices as tariffs on foreign-made autos come into force, telling NBC News he "couldn't care less" if they do.
Markets mixed as investors brace for Trump tariffs
Shares in the US have bounced back, despite tariff fears hitting stocks in Asia and Europe after US President Donald Trump suggested that he was planning import taxes that could hit "all countries". Trump's comments came as he prepares to unveil a massive slate of import taxes on Wednesday,
Auto tariffs take effect this week
A proclamation signed by President Trump imposing a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks, as well as imported car parts, is expected to go into effect on Wednesday.
Keir Starmer prepares for Donald Trump’s tariffs as hopes of trade deal fade
Sir Keir Starmer will on Tuesday tell his cabinet to prepare for the imposition of US tariffs on British exports this week, with business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds warning it was “a very serious and significant moment” for the UK.
Why Trump's auto tariffs will hurt his working-class supporters
Lower-income buyers will suffer another blow from expected hikes in used car prices as demand surges and supply shrinks.
Japan's Ishiba says he will push for US auto tariffs exemption
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday his government is making last ditch efforts to get U.S. President Donald Trump to exclude his country from an increase in auto tariffs due to take effect from Wednesday.
UAW president: ‘Deplorable’ that Trump stripped union rights for federal workers
United Auto Workers (UAW) president Shawn Fain said it is “deplorable” that President Trump moved to strip union rights from federal workers. Fain joined CBS News’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday,
UAW grew slightly in 2024 amid organizing push
The VW win was part of a $40 million campaign to organize auto and electric vehicle battery plants through 2026, but the effort slowed after the UAW lost an election at a Mercedes-Benz Group AG plant in Alabama. It is moving forward with organizing major new battery plants, however, such as one in Kentucky that is headed toward holding an election.
UAW courts Donald Trump after going all in for Kamala Harris
A CNN exit poll found that 45% of voters with a union member in their household voted for Trump, compared to 40% in 2020. And despite Fain’s heavy campaigning, Trump won the UAW headquarters’ state of Michigan. The UAW is one of the largest labor unions in the U.S. and has more than 400,000 active members, according to its website.
Called a 'scab' during the campaign, Donald Trump wins UAW backing on tariffs
The UAW called on U.S. automakers to swallow tariff costs on behalf of their shareholders, workers and customers.
Trump and his tariffs find unlikely ally in auto union boss, who blasted Dems and 'corporate greed'
UAW President Shawn Fain praised President Donald Trump's tariffs over the weekend at a speech at Wayne State, saying Democrats could have acted better on trade and offshoring.
UAW Chief Supports Tariffs: Car Companies Have Excess Capacity To Relocate Manufacturing Back To US "Overnight"
United Auto Workers (UAW) president Shawn Fain spoke with CBS's Major Garrett on "Face the Nation on Sunday, where he explained the capacity car manufacturers have to avoid Trump's tariffs by relocating manufacturing back to the U.
Auto dealers, UAW local leaders brace for layoffs amid tariff war: ‘Writing’s on the wall’
Inventory levels are elevated at many dealerships, reflecting a slowdown in sales and a decrease in lease returns. While some industry experts believe car sales will persevere, others warn of production disruptions, price increases and potential layoffs if tariffs persist.
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