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FILE - The 2024 Ford F-150 truck is assembled at the Dearborn Truck Plant, April 11, 2024, in Dearborn, Mich.
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The Metro: Experts warn of a rough road ahead for the auto industry

Jerome Vaughn, The Metro June 4, 2025

John McElroy is a thought leader in the auto industry. He currently broadcasts three radio segments on WWJ, writes a blog...

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Vehicles for sale outside James-Martin Chevrolet in Detroit, Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
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Detroit Evening Report: Trump grants US automakers one-month exemption from tariffs on Canada, Mexico imports

Jerome Vaughn March 5, 2025

President Donald Trump has paused auto tariffs on vehicles imported from Canada and Mexico for one month. Subscribe to the...

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Volkswagen automobile plant employee Kiara Hughes celebrates after employees voted to join the UAW union Friday, April 19, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tenn.
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UAW makes history by organizing a VW plant in the South, now what?

Russ McNamara April 23, 2024

Over the weekend, workers at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee announced the results of their vote to join the...

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United Auto Workers members attend a rally in Detroit, Sept. 15, 2023.
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Detroit Today: The UAW’s impact on union and non-union automakers

Detroit Today December 6, 2023

Following multiple contract wins for the United Auto Workers union, including their historic deal with Detroit's Big Three automakers and...

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UAW President Shawn Fain walks the picket lines outside the Mopar plant in Center Line, Mich on Sept. 22, 2023.
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After surprise walkout at Ford’s Kentucky plant, Fain warns UAW strike could expand ‘at any time’

Russ McNamara, Alex McLenon October 13, 2023

UAW President Shawn Fain announced Friday the union would not expand its strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers, warning that...

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UAW members strike outside the Ford Assembly Plant in Wayne on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.
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Detroit Evening Report: UAW halts strike expansion, citing substantial progress

Russ McNamara, Sascha Raiyn October 6, 2023

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain announced Friday the union would not expand its strike against Detroit’s Big Three this...

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United Auto Workers march outside the Stellantis North American Headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Auburn Hills, Mich.
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Detroit Today: UAW perspective on the expanding strike

Detroit Today September 27, 2023

The United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three continues picking up steam, with the union expanding walkouts at all...

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