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Jamie LaReau

Detroit

Senior Autos Writer at Gannett

I am a reporter at the Detroit Free Press and USA Today covering General Motors and the auto industry beat. I am located in Detroit, Mich.

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  • 2 weeks ago | tennessean.com | Todd Spangler |Jamie LaReau

    President Trump's 90-day tariff pause appears to exclude the 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts. The auto tariffs, along with steel and aluminum tariffs, could significantly impact the American auto industry. Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 125% while lowering tariffs on goods from 75 other nations for 90 days.

  • 2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Jamie LaReau

    • Nissan is lowering the sticker prices for its Rogue and Pathfinder SUVs to offer more affordable options in a competitive market. • The discounts range from $670 to $1,930 depending on the vehicle and trim. • A new study predicts most automakers will increase their list prices by about $3,300 due to tariffs. Nissan Group of the Americas is bucking what many experts predict will be the trend of raising vehicle prices to cover the added costs of President Donald Trump's tariffs.

  • 2 weeks ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Jamie LaReau

    Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley looked to get the attention of the White House by going on Fox News and taking an optimistic view of tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed last week on imported autos — despite comments Farley made in February warning that tariffs could "blow a hole" in the auto industry.

  • 2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Jamie LaReau

    • Farley said if tariffs level the playing field in the States against foreign rivals, that's a good thing. • Farley told Fox if imported parts are exempted from many tariffs, vehicles could remain affordable and jobs would continue to be added.

  • 2 weeks ago | freep.com | Jamie LaReau

    The cost of auto repairs could rise by several hundred dollars, depending on the parts and if they are imported and subject to tariffs. Auto experts advise people to get car repair work done in the next month or so before parts inventory dries up and tariff prices kick in. Even insurance rates could be affected by higher costs as policies renew later in the year into next year.

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Jamie LaReau
Jamie LaReau @jlareauan
10 Apr 25

Economists estimate the tariff impact to @UAW profit sharing & salaried bonuses. Gone are record profit-sharing checks at @GM, @Ford and @StellantisNA. @freepautos @freep @USATODAY @mtbarra @jimfarley98 @UniforTheUnion @realDonaldTrump @randyessex https://t.co/UPNNzxqpts

Jamie LaReau
Jamie LaReau @jlareauan
10 Apr 25

RT @jccharniga: You can't have record profit sharing without record profits. @jlareauan has the story: https://t.co/euOHKROIQn

Jamie LaReau
Jamie LaReau @jlareauan
8 Apr 25

How tariffs will impact your car repairs and auto insurance. @freep @freepautos @Ford @GM @UAW @UniforTheUnion @StellantisNA @AAA_Travel @Allstate @jimfarley98 @mtbarra @randyessex @USATODAY https://t.co/DAyQtLpOY1