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Trump’s Tariffs Are Wrecking America’s Supply Chain for Critical Minerals

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The Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs is drawing scrutiny, but the real concern isn’t just the cost of Chinese EVs—it’s the impact on the materials those tariffs affect. Nickel, cobalt, and platinum-group elements (PGEs) are indispensable to the U.S. economy, yet the country is overwhelmingly reliant on imports, often … [continued]

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Business Leaders Target The Trump–Musk White House For Damaging Profitability Margins

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Instead of embracing the Trump–Musk administration and its supposed pro-business ideology, companies have begun to warn investors in their quarterly reports and conference calls that the effects of federal change in Washington are unsettling and likely to damage profitability margins. Red states seem particularly vulnerable, which is ironic since those … [continued]

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EVs Take 27.3% Share In Germany — Volkswagen ID.7 Still Leading

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February saw plugin EVs take 27.3% share in Germany, up from 19.3% share year on year. BEVs were back to decent volume compared to 2024, though only modestly ahead of February 2023 figures. PHEVs have stepped up modestly. Overall auto volume was 203,434 units, down some 6% YoY. The best-selling … [continued]

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EVs Take 33.9% Share In The UK — Tesla Takes Two Of Top Three

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February’s auto market saw plugin EVs take 33.9% share in the UK, up from 24.8% year-on-year. BEVs grew in volume by 42% YoY, with PHEVs close to 20% growth. Overall auto volume was 84,054 units, almost flat YoY. The UK’s leading BEV brand in February was Tesla, with two of … [continued]

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