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Ford Motor Co. manufactures automobiles under its Ford and Lincoln brands. In March 2022, the company announced that it will run its combustion engine business, Ford Blue, and its BEV business, Ford Model e, as separate businesses but still all under Ford Motor. The company has nearly 13% market share in the United States, about 10% share in the UK, and under 2% share in China including unconsolidated affiliates. Sales in the US made up about 68% of 2024 total company revenue. Ford has about 171,000 employees, including about 56,500 UAW employees, and is based in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) has marked the strongest first-quarter pickup performance in over two decades. The automaker saw a 5% increase in U.S. retail <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/37996/000003799625000065/exhibit99q12025salesrele.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener">sales </a>for the quarter, largely driven by a 19% surge in March.
Notably, sales of F-Series trucks climbed 24%, reinforcing their position as America&#8217;s top-selling truck lineup.
The company reported a 1.3% decline in U.S. total vehicle sales to 501,291 units from 508,083 units in the same period a year ago.
Electrified vehicles contributed significantly, with Ford setting a first-quarter record of 73,623 units sold, reflecting a 26% year-over-year increase.
Hybrid and electric vehicle sales experienced a notable boost, rising 33% and 12%, respectively, with the Mustang Mach-E achieving a strong start despite limited inventory.
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F-Series, along with Ranger and Maverick, together lifted Ford&#8217;s total pickup sales to 243,317 in the first quarter.
The F-Series lineup, which includes gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and electric models, saw a 38% spike in March alone, culminating in 190,389 trucks sold for the quarter.
Meanwhile, the Maverick set an all-time monthly record in March, selling 19,008 units.
Ford&#8217;s electrified lineup gained traction, accounting for 15% of total first-quarter sales. The Mustang Mach-E led the charge with 11,607 units sold. Total hybrid sales rose 33%, fueled by strong demand for the F-150 hybrid and Maverick hybrid.
The E-Transit electric van also saw an increase, with sales up 30% to 3,756 units.
The Bronco lineup helped Ford&#8217;s off-road performance segment grow by 20% in the first quarter, with total sales reaching 105,222 units. The Bronco posted a 35% year-over-year increase, selling 32,595 units and outselling the Jeep Wrangler in recent retail data.
Ford Pro Intelligence subscriptions grew by 20%, reaching approximately 674,000 active users. Meanwhile, the adoption of BlueCruise, Ford&#8217;s hands-free highway driving technology, has risen, accumulating an estimated 5 million hands-free highway hours driven across Ford and Lincoln.
Price Action: F shares traded lower by 0.60% at $9.97 at last check Tuesday.
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Ford Q1 US Auto Sales Dip 1.3%: Details

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Two major Michigan business organizations have warned that President Donald Trump&#8216;s planned 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts would severely damage the state&#8217;s auto-dependent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44577203/tom-lee-says-markets-are-deeply-oversold-expects-bitcoin-to-lead-rebound-as-investors-fear-trumps-tariff-impact">economy and harm the working class</a>.
What Happened: The Detroit Regional Chamber and MichAuto urged the administration on Monday in a letter to halt the tariffs set to take effect on Thursday, cautioning they would cause &#8220;significant price increases&#8221; for American consumers and &#8220;profound&#8221; pain in Michigan, where one in five jobs is automotive-related.
&#8220;The tariff policies proposed will increase prices, drive down consumer demand, and therefore, lower the profitability of our companies, directly impacting the hardworking Americans who assemble the iconic vehicles,&#8221; the letter stated. 
The groups noted that Michigan houses over 1,000 automotive suppliers, many being small and medium-sized businesses with fragile balance sheets that depend on predictable supply chains. Price increases would &#8220;disproportionately&#8221; affect working-class and middle-class families, potentially causing consumers to keep older vehicles longer.
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Why It Matters: Republican opposition to the tariffs is growing. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) plans to support a resolution to terminate the national emergency declaration used to justify the tariffs, calling them &#8220;a huge mistake.&#8221; Sen.&nbsp;Rand Paul&nbsp;(R-Ky.) and Sen.&nbsp;Thom Tillis&nbsp;(R-N.C.) have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44578477/gop-senators-call-trumps-25-canada-tariff-a-huge-mistake-as-republican-opposition-grows-markets-fear-economic-disruption">expressed similar concerns</a>.
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>), Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>), and others, has warned that the tariffs will increase vehicle costs for consumers.
Markets have shown volatility amid tariff uncertainty, with technology stocks like Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) driving much of the recent quarterly decline in major indexes.
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Trump's 25% Tariff On Imported Vehicles Could Shatter Detroit's Auto Economy, Warns Business Leaders: 'It Will Hurt Hardworking Americans'

Detroit automakers are attempting to reassure their employees as they work to mitigate challenges posed by President Donald Trump&#8217;s sweeping 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts set to go<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44560524/auto-stocks-skid-after-trump-shrugs-off-higher-prices-should-you-buy-the-dip"> into effect on Thursday.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: The Detroit Free Press said it <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2025/03/30/gm-ford-leaders-assure-employees-companies-future-amid-auto-tariffs/82721842007/">obtained</a> internal memos dated March 27 from both General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>).
Ford CEO Jim Farley told employees in the memo that the company is still examining <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44517885/trump-slaps-25-tariffs-on-autos-what-it-means-for-your-next-car-purchase">potential impacts </a>from the tariffs, which it expects to be &#8220;likely to be significant." 
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&#8220;While Ford supports the president's vision of building a stronger auto industry and manufacturing base in the United States, the situation is dynamic and the impacts of the tariffs are likely to be significant across our industry — affecting automakers, suppliers, dealers and customers,&#8221; Farley wrote. 
He noted nearly 80% of the vehicles Ford sells in the states are made in the U.S. but, &#8220;this does not mean Ford is immune to the impact of tariffs, which could be meaningful.&#8221;
&#8220;I assure you that our Ford team has been and will continue to engage closely with the Trump administration as well as policymakers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and other markets to help shape these critical trade and policy issues,&#8221; Farley added. 
The Detroit Free Press also reported that it obtained an unsigned internal memo from General Motors which noted the tariffs will have an impact on the company's manufacturing operations and supply chain, though it did not give exact figures or estimates. 
The memo did say GM leadership is planning to keep the company &#8220;nimble based on any tariffs announced by the U.S. administration,&#8221; and the company supports a strong U.S.-based auto industry. 
It also encouraged employees to focus on their work and on managing costs.&nbsp;
&#8220;We are in a strong position to navigate this dynamic situation and will continue to deliver for our customers, employees, and communities. Each of us can contribute by staying focused and delivering on plans for this year, maintaining a disciplined approach and managing discretionary costs,&#8221; the GM memo reads.&nbsp;
What Else: President Trump on Saturday expressed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44552465/trump-unfazed-by-potential-auto-price-hikes-amid-new-tariffs-i-couldnt-care-less">his anticipation </a>for price increases in response to the tariffs on auto imports and reaffirmed his decision to raise tariffs in an effort to boost American manufacturing.
"I couldn't care less if they raise prices, because people are going to start buying American-made cars," Trump stated in an interview <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-says-couldnt-care-less-automakers-raise-prices-tariffs-rcna198731">with</a> NBC News.&nbsp;
GM, F Price Action: General Motors shares ended Monday's session 0.75% higher at $47.03 and Ford shares closed 3.19% higher at $10.03, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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Ford, GM Executives Address Trump Tariffs In Internal Memos Aimed To Reassure Employees: Report

Investor sentiment was dealt a shock last week when President Donald Trump declared a 25% tariff on auto imports, increasing inflation fears and spooking the markets. Inflation readings were hotter than expected, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/03/44380264/consumer-spending-stumbles-time-to-buy-the-dip-in-retail-etfs">consumer confidence faltered</a> and the national debt outlook worsened.
Despite the volatility in the market, five <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs that managed to perform well</a> deserve a mention:
MicroSectors Gold 3X Leveraged ETNs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHNY#NYSE">SHNY</a>) – This exchange-traded note saw an uptick as investors rushed to gold amid inflation fears and rising global uncertainty.
Weekly Gains: 7.22%
Expense Ratio: 0.95%
GraniteShares 2x Short NVDA Daily ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVD#NASDAQ">NVD</a>) – As AI chip giant Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) ran into headwinds, this leveraged inverse ETF rallied on its pullback.
Weekly Gains: 21%
Expense Ratio: 1.5%
Direxion Daily AI and Big Data Bear 2X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIBD#NYSE">AIBD</a>) – While AI stocks suffered due to general risk-off sentiment, this bear ETF delivered strong returns.
Weekly Gains: 14.4%
Expense Ratio: 1.04%
T-Rex 2X Inverse Ether Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETQ#BATS">ETQ</a>) – This inverse Ethereum ETF benefited from the drop in Ether as crypto markets remained volatile.
Weekly Gains: 22.8%
Expense Ratio: 1.25%
iPath Series B S&amp;P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VXX#BATS">VXX</a>) – As uncertainty in the markets rose, volatility climbed, bringing returns for this ETN on short-term VIX futures.
Weekly Gains: 13.14%
Expense Ratio: 0.89%
How Markets Fared Last Week
The news of blanket auto tariffs shook equities, particularly automotive and consumer plays. General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Ford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44520779/stocks-slip-gold-rallies-auto-tariffs-benefit-tesla-rivian-punish-gm-ford-whats-driving-markets-thursday">nosedived as investors worried about higher costs and lower demand</a>. Companies manufacturing domestically, like Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Rivian (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), stayed safe.
The broader market was also<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44546899/trumps-25-auto-tariffs-rattle-wall-street-feds-favorite-inflation-gauge-surges-consumer-price-worries-rocket-this-week-in-markets"> low on enthusiasm as trade tensions and higher-than-anticipated inflation</a> readings kept investors cautious. The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index for February climbed 2.8% from a year earlier, exceeding the expected 2.7%. This led to reconsiderations in the Fed&#8217;s rate-cut path, watering down expectations for early monetary easing.
On Friday, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey drew an even more dismal picture, saying Americans see inflation averaging 4.1% over the next five years, the highest level since February 1993. Amid these numbers, consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since November 2022.
Needless to say, safe-haven assets came into favor. Gold prices rose to all-time highs as investors fled to safety from market volatility, while Treasury yields surged as bond markets re-priced the Fed&#8217;s policy expectations.
Meanwhile, the U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to surpass its World War II peak by 2029 and reach a staggering 156% of GDP by 2055, adding another layer of long-term economic uncertainty.
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Tariffs, Inflation And Tumbling Markets: These 5 ETFs Thrived Amid Last Week's Chaos

The past week in the world of business and finance was nothing short of eventful. From the FBI stepping in to address violent protests against&nbsp;Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) to&nbsp;Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>)&nbsp;making strategic moves in the EV sector, there was no shortage of headlines. Here&#8217;s a quick recap of the top stories.
FBI Steps Up Against Tesla Protests
In response to escalating violent attacks involving Tesla, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has initiated a new task force. FBI Director Kash Patel, who labeled the attacks as &#8220;domestic terrorism,&#8221; addressed the issue on social media.
<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44474423/fbi-launches-task-force-to-address-tesla-protests-director-kash-patel-condemns-violence-as-domestic-terrorism">Read the full article here.</a>
Rivian&#8217;s Micromobility Spin-Off
Rivian Automotive announced the spin-off of its micromobility business into a new entity, Also, Inc. The news was well-received by the market, with Rivian&#8217;s shares experiencing a boost post-announcement.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/03/44494216/rivian-doubles-down-on-ev-innovation-with-micromobility-spin-off-stock-gains">Read the full article here.</a>
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Experts Dispute Tesla Vandalism Claims
Claims by Elon Musk and Donald Trump that recent attacks on Tesla properties are part of a coordinated effort have been dismissed by law enforcement agencies and experts. A report by NBC News revealed no evidence of such coordinated efforts.
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Ford&#8217;s Manual Shift in EVs
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>)&nbsp;has filed a patent for a manual shift in electric vehicles, sparking conversations in the EV sector. The company has a history of filing patents for its electric vehicles and technology.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44484646/ford-patent-filing-for-manual-shift-in-evs-will-car-owners-appreciate-the-legacy-stick-shift-efforts">Read the full article here.</a>
Waymo&#8217;s Parking Fines
Alphabet&#8216;s Waymo autonomous vehicles have racked up fines totaling $65,065 in San Francisco for traffic violations, including obstructing traffic and parking in restricted zones.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44530904/waymos-robotaxis-rack-up-600-parking-tickets-65000-in-fines-in-just-san-francisco-in-2024">Read the full article here.</a>
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FBI Targets Tesla Protests, Rivian's Micromobility Spin-Off, And Waymo's Parking Fines: This Week In Mobility

Benzinga examined the prospects for<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
U.S. stock markets declined this week amid escalating trade tensions and inflation concerns. The S&amp;P 500 fell 2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite decreased by 2.7%, marking one of the worst weeks in recent years.
President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and parts contributed to market volatility. Automotive stocks were notably impacted; General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) tumbled over 7%, and Ford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) slid 3.9%. Conversely, electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) edged up 0.4%, as their U.S.-based production is less affected by the tariffs.
Beyond the auto sector, economic indicators added to investor unease. The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, rose 0.4% in February, bringing the annual rate to 2.8%, above the Fed's 2% target. Additionally, consumer spending data fell short of expectations, exacerbating fears of economic slowdown amid President Trump's tariff policies.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/03/44512999/chevron-hits-52-week-high-warren-buffetts-5th-largest-holding-is-on-fire-but-should-you-buy">"Chevron Hits 52-Week High: Warren Buffett's 5th Largest Holding Is On Fire — But Should You Buy?"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) hit a 52-week high as rising oil prices and Warren Buffett's ongoing support strengthened investor confidence.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44515782/microsoft-halts-expansion-plans-yet-analysts-still-rank-it-among-top-investment-picks">"Microsoft Halts Expansion Plans, Yet Analysts Still Rank It Among Top Investment Picks"</a>, by Anusuya Lahiri, explains why analysts remain bullish on Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) despite the tech giant pausing major data center expansions amid concerns of AI overcapacity.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/upgrades/25/03/44477982/carvana-analyst-says-its-time-to-buy-the-potential-amazon-of-auto-retail">"Carvana Analyst Says It's Time To Buy The Potential ‘Amazon Of Auto Retail'"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas upgraded Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight, raising the price target from $260 to $280, citing the company's potential to dominate auto retail akin to Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44504468/concentrix-shares-pop-on-strong-q1-results-raised-revenue-guidance">Concentrix Shares Pop On Strong Q1 Results, Raised Revenue Guidance</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44517249/stock-of-the-day-will-the-move-higher-in-sysco-continue">Stock Of The Day – Will The Move Higher In Sysco Continue?</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44460563/tesla-jumps-10-on-china-fsd-optimism-tariff-easing-hopes">Tesla Jumps 10% On China FSD Optimism, Tariff Easing Hopes</a>

The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/03/44500068/novo-nordisk-stock-sinks-to-52-week-lows-weight-loss-boom-losing-steam">"Novo Nordisk Stock Sinks To 52-Week Lows: Weight Loss Boom Losing Steam?"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) shares have plunged 44% year-over-year, hitting a 52-week low amid investor concerns over competition from Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) and the company's recent $2 billion acquisition of rights to a Chinese obesity drug.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44513787/nike-stock-hits-52-week-lows-is-the-sneaker-king-losing-its-step">"Nike Stock Hits 52-Week Lows: Is The Sneaker King Losing Its Step?"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, shows Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) tumbling to a 52-week low as slowing sales in China and rising competition challenge the global sneaker giant's dominance.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44475805/homebuilders-kb-home-lennar-cut-prices-as-homebuyer-demand-has-slowed-materially">"Homebuilders KB Home, Lennar Cut Prices As Homebuyer Demand Has Slowed Materially"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) and Lennar Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) are reducing home prices and offering incentives as elevated mortgage rates have significantly dampened buyer demand.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44517020/ev-maker-mullen-automotive-to-further-cut-costs-and-slash-workforce">EV Maker Mullen Automotive To Further Cut Costs And Slash Workforce: Details</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44465410/snow-white-disappoints-at-box-office-will-remake-hurt-disneys-marvel-magic-in-2025">‘Snow White' Disappoints At Box Office: Will Remake Hurt Disney's Marvel Magic In 2025?</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/offerings/25/03/44511664/why-is-teslas-chinese-rival-nio-stock-diving-today">Why Is Tesla's Chinese Rival NIO Stock Diving Today? (UPDATED)</a>

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Risk sentiment deteriorated sharply in the second half of the week after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported automobiles, compounding concerns <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44506717/trumps-25-auto-tariff-raises-will-cast-shadow-on-interest-rates-says-economist-tesla-investor-gary-black-says-president-found-further-ways-to-push-the-economy-into-recession-today">about rising inflationary pressures.</a>
On Wednesday evening, the White House revealed plans to impose a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44517885/trump-slaps-25-tariffs-on-autos-what-it-means-for-your-next-car-purchase">25% tariff on auto imports,</a> in addition to a set of reciprocal tariffs expected to be unveiled next week. The administration cited national security risks as the justification for the measures, which may also extend to auto parts by May.
The policy shift sent shockwaves across the automotive industry. Michigan-based giants General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) posted steep losses in the wake of the announcement. In contrast, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) — both of which manufacture all their vehicles domestically — proved more resilient.
According to Goldman Sachs estimates, the tariffs could push vehicle prices up by $5,000 to $15,000, adding significant cost <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44515578/trumps-25-tariff-set-to-hike-imported-car-prices-up-to-15000-higher-goldman-sachs-warns">pressure on American consumers.</a>
The market impact didn't stop at autos. Broader sectors were also dragged lower amid fears Trump could escalate trade tensions next week with key commercial partners, especially as the U.S. trade deficit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44513963/us-gdp-growth-upwardly-revised-in-q4-trade-deficit-slightly-narrows-as-auto-exports-soar-in-february">remains near record highs.</a>
Tariff tensions are now bleeding into inflation data. The Fed's preferred inflation gauge — the core Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — rose 2.8% year-over-year in February, surpassing expectations of 2.7%. The unexpected acceleration further complicates the Federal Reserve's case for near-term rate cuts.
But the worst surprise came Friday. The University of Michigan's consumer survey revised inflation expectations even higher. Americans now expect inflation to average 4.1% over the next five years, up 0.2 percentage points from earlier estimates and the highest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44537936/consumer-inflation-expectations-skyrocket-in-march-hit-highest-levels-in-32-years">level since February 1993.</a>
Overall consumer sentiment plunged to its lowest level since November 2022, as households grow increasingly uneasy about the labor market outlook.
Amid the prevailing uncertainty, gold reaffirmed its status as a safe-haven asset, climbing to new record highs by week's end.
Meanwhile, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44524354/us-debt-to-explode-past-world-war-ii-highs-threatens-growth-for-decades-cbo-says">Congressional Budget Office delivered</a> another wake-up call: there&#8217;s no end in sight to America's growing debt burden. The national debt is projected to surpass its World War II peak by 2029, and soar to 156% of GDP by 2055 — with no signs of slowing thereafter.
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Trump's 25% Auto Tariffs Rattle Wall Street, Fed's Favorite Inflation Gauge Surges, Consumer Price Worries Rocket: This Week In Markets

President Donald Trump&#8216;s 25% tariffs on auto imports could threaten to upend the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/automotive">entire U.S. automotive industry</a>.
How? According to Bank of America, car prices will be higher, and millions of unit sales could be wiped out.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/expert-ideas"> </a>
In a report titled &#8220;Chicken Tax 2.0 Goes Whole Hog,&#8221; released on Thursday, analyst John Murphy, CFA, said the 25% tariff announced by Trump earlier this week could disrupt the sale of 2.5 million to 3.2 million vehicles annually, or up to 20% of the total U.S. auto market.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44542821/inflation-will-accelerate-in-coming-months-if-april-2-tariffs-take-effect-economist-warns">Inflation Will Accelerate In Coming Months&#8217; If April 2 Tariffs Take Effect, Economist Warns</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why A Chicken Tax 2.0?</h3>
The new auto tariffs revive and expand the logic of the original 1960s-era "chicken tax" — a 25% duty initially imposed on light trucks in retaliation for a European tax on American poultry.
Trump's latest version applies a 25% tariff on imported cars, light trucks, and key auto parts. It also includes engines, transmissions, and electrical components. The new rules take effect April 3 and will be applied on top of upcoming &#8220;reciprocal tariffs.&#8221;
The White House clarified that vehicles and parts that meet United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement standards will face tariffs only on their non-U.S. content. That will significantly reduce the cost impact for roughly 4 million vehicles annually imported from Canada and Mexico.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Could Be The Impact?</h3>
About 7.6 million light vehicles are imported into the U.S. each year. Murphy estimates that even with the USMCA relief, the policy could lift prices across much of the market and trigger major shifts in both consumer demand and manufacturing footprints.
Bank of America estimates that if the entire 25% tariff is passed through, vehicle sales could drop by 3.2 million units per year — a 20% hit to the base trend of roughly 16 million units.
In a milder scenario where automakers absorb some of the cost and only 15% is passed on to consumers, the loss would still amount to about 2.5 million vehicles, or roughly 15% of the market.
At a transaction price threshold of $48,000, which currently segments the U.S. auto market almost evenly, the impact would shift significantly. About 65% of vehicles sold today are priced below $48,000. With full tariff pass-through, that share would fall to 44%. 
If automakers try to pass on the full 25% tariff to consumers to protect their profit margins — assuming average transaction prices of $48,000 and a 10% earnings before interest and tax margin — car prices could surge by as much as $10,000 per vehicle.
&#8220;We don&#8217;t expect consumers would absorb the price increase in full. Importing original equipment manufacturers are more likely to sell vehicles at breakeven until they rebalance the production footprint,&#8221; Murphy said. 
&#8220;The Trump Administration would also like to show progress in getting a portion of the about 7.6-million imported vehicles to be produced in the U.S.. This&nbsp;could mean&nbsp;about 30&nbsp;production plants, about 105 thousand&nbsp;direct jobs, and potentially over 1 million of total jobs, he added.
Read also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44515578/trumps-25-tariff-set-to-hike-imported-car-prices-up-to-15000-higher-goldman-sachs-warns">Trump&#8217;s 25% Tariff Set To Hike Imported Car Prices Up To $15,000 Higher, Goldman Sachs Warns</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Which Automakers Stand To Gain?</h3>
As imports become pricier, U.S.-based automakers could gain a competitive edge. 
&#8220;Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), and Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) are the only OEMs that produce all of their vehicles sold in the US in the country,&#8221; the report stated.
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) may also benefit as imports account for 20% of its total volumes. 
On the contrary, General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) appears highly exposed to the tariffs as it imports nearly half of its vehicles.
&#8220;GM will have a lot of rebalancing to do,&#8221; Murphy stated. 
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Chicken Tax 2.0: Bank Of America Flags 3 Million Sales At Risk After Auto Tariffs

Markets faltered on Friday, with Wall Street reeling as investors hurried to shed risk in the face of mounting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44537936/consumer-inflation-expectations-skyrocket-in-march-hit-highest-levels-in-32-years">inflation and tariff uncertainties.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 fell 2.1% by 1:30 p.m. trading in New York, on track to end the week with losses. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 tumbled 2.6%, and the Dow fell 1.7%. 
All members of the Magnificent Seven group were in the red, with Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) marking the widest drops, both down 4.4%.
Earlier on Friday, the Fed's favorite inflation gauge – the core Personal Consumption Expenditure price index – rose 2.8% on a yearly basis in February, surprising estimates of 2.7%. 
Investor anxiety deepened following the latest University of Michigan Survey of Consumers, which showed 5-year forward inflation expectations jumping to 4.1% — a 0.2-point increase from prior estimates and the highest reading since February 1993. As stocks fell in unison, a flight to safety ensued, sending gold up 1% to a record-breaking $3,090 per ounce. Treasury bonds also rallied, with yields declining across all maturities. 
Price action in commodities was mixed with oil down 1% and natural gas up 2.4%. Sentiment in crypto also took a sharp hit, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) down by 4% to below $84,000, flipping to weekly losses.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday's Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,597.02</td>
<td>-1.7%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,574.84</td>
<td>-2.1%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,016.62</td>
<td>-2.3%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,283.98</td>
<td>-2.6%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;fell 2.1% to $555.41.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 1.8% to $415.31.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;dropped 2.7% to $468.61.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>)&nbsp;fell 2.5% to $199.57</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up 0.9%; the&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)&nbsp;lagged, down 3.2%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Shares of Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) sunk 15% in reaction to the company&#8217;s earnings report. </li>
<li>Michigan-based automakers extended losses as investors asses the impact from tariffs. General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) fell 2% following a nearly 6% drop on Thursday. Ford Motor. Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) fell 2.7% after a 3.9% drop a day earlier.</li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) erased Thursday&#8217;s gains and fell 3.5%. </li>
<li>Crypto-related stocks plummeted, with Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) down nearly 10%. Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) fell over 7%, heading for the lowest close since mid-October 2024. </li>
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Inflation Fears Spark Risk-Off Sentiment As Magnificent 7 Drop: What's Driving Markets Friday?

Ford Motor's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.71% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 139.45 million shares sold short, which is 3.89% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Ford Motor Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ford Motor has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ford Motor's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ford Motor's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.47%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Shares of auto-related stocks are trading lower after President Trump said he will introduce new tariffs on auto and auto parts imports.

Ford Motor Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) shares are trading lower by 2.07% to $9.695 during Friday&#8217;s session. The stock has been volatile this week following the announcement of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44522387/japanese-automakers-face-29-billion-tariff-hit-nissan-mazda-subaru-most-at-risk-says-analyst">25% tariff</a> on imported vehicles and parts, as analysts warned of significant cost increases and potential demand declines.
Additionally, JPMorgan's Ryan Brinkman this week cut Ford's price target by 15% to $11 from $13, citing heightened earnings risk. Major indexes are also lower following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44535109/feds-favorite-inflation-gauge-rises-more-than-expected-in-february-casting-doubt-on-near-term-rate-cuts">greater-than-expected</a> rise in the PCE price index in February while personal spending missed estimates.
What To Know: While Ford manufactures many of its vehicles in the U.S., its supply chain remains deeply intertwined with global markets. Roughly 50% of components in U.S.-built cars are imported, meaning the new tariffs could add <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44522387/japanese-automakers-face-29-billion-tariff-hit-nissan-mazda-subaru-most-at-risk-says-analyst">$3,000 to $8,000</a> in costs per vehicle.
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With Ford&#8217;s focus on price-sensitive consumers and fleet sales, higher costs may squeeze margins or force price hikes that could weaken demand.
Additionally, Ford relies heavily on North American production, particularly through its Mexico-based plants, which could face higher tariff burdens. 
With analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44515578/trumps-25-tariff-set-to-hike-imported-car-prices-up-to-15000-higher-goldman-sachs-warns">warning of reduced auto sales</a>, investors are increasingly cautious about Ford's earnings outlook amid an uncertain regulatory environment.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy F Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Ford Motor &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ford has a 52-week high of $14.85 and a 52-week low of $9.06.

What's Going On With Ford Stock?

Risk appetite is on track to end the week on a negative note. Investors continue to trim their equity exposure amid the threat of tariffs and a higher-than-expected increase in the Fed&#8217;s most <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44535109/feds-favorite-inflation-gauge-rises-more-than-expected-in-february-casting-doubt-on-near-term-rate-cuts">closely watched inflation metric.</a>
The latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index remained at a 2.5% year-over-year pace in February. Yet, the more telling core PCE measure, which strips out food and energy and is the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, rose from an upwardly revised 2.7% in January to 2.8%, outpacing expectations.
The uptick in core inflation dealt a blow to investor hopes for near-term interest rate cuts, reinforcing the view that the Fed is in no rush to ease policy amid persistent price pressures. 
Adding to the jitters, earlier this week, Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on all foreign auto imports stirred fears of retaliatory trade measures and higher consumer prices.
Investors are now bracing for a potential announcement of "reciprocal tariffs" on April 2, which could further escalate trade tensions and pressure profit margins across multiple sectors.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Stocks Slide, Safe Havens Shine</h3>
The S&amp;P 500 index opened lower, with the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) down 0.5%. The Nasdaq 100 – as tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) – fell 0.8%. The Dow eased 0.3%. 
Within mega-cap stocks, Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) was the strongest performer, up 1%, while Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) led among the laggards, down 2.5%. 
Gold prices, as mimicked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), jumped 0.7% to trade above $3,070 per ounce, setting a new record high. Investors turned to traditional safe havens in reaction to the inflation surprise and rising geopolitical uncertainty.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) tumbled 2.2%, flipping to weekly losses. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Sentiment The Most Bearish Since October 2022</h3>
The latest AAII Investor Sentiment Survey shows a sharp deterioration in retail investor confidence.January. 
&#8220;The bull-bear spread of the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) sentiment survey has fallen to the lowest level since October of 2022 as those considering themselves bearish far outnumber those that are expecting gains in the equity market over the next six months,&#8221; said Equity Clock in its latest a monthly outlook. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tariff Tensions Rattle Automakers</h3>
Trump's proposed 25% auto tariff sent shockwaves across the U.S. auto industry this week, with legacy carmakers bearing the brunt. 
Shares of General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) plunged about 6% and 4%, respectively, in Thursday's session. 
They were down 0.8% and 1% during early trading Friday, respectively.
In stark contrast, U.S.-based EV manufacturers—building all their vehicles domestically—emerge as winners. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), and Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) are all on track to notch their best weekly performance of 2025, as investors bet on their potential insulation from import tariffs.
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