AMERItalk (August 2025): US auto market resilient amid tariffs | Build cars in US or abroad? | Ford's new assembly line | Texas clears Tesla robotaxis | German auto industry, EU-US trade deal

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AUGUST 2025 EDITION

US & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE

CarGurus report reveals US auto market remains resilient amid tariffs

Ford Looks to Boost EV Sales with $2B Assembly Line Overhaul

The 2025 U.S. Car Sales Landscape: Sector-Specific Shifts and the Resilience of Distribution-Manufacturing Dynamics

Texas clears Tesla for statewide robotaxi ride-hailing

Build cars in the U.S. or abroad? Tariffs give automakers a difficult choice

German auto industry urges EU-US trade deal implementation

Canada: Auto sales up 6.9 per cent in July despite ongoing trade disruptions: DesRosiers

THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW

"Could Trump's Auto Tariffs Benefit Mexico?" with Stephan Keese

This Interview with Ron Hesse features Stephan Keese, Managing Partner for North America and Head of the Industrials practice for the Americas region. He has advised leading global players on growth and market entry strategies, sales and distribution strategies, cost reduction, and restructuring. Prior to joining Roland Berger, he worked with leading automotive and industrial groups around the world ...

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US & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

US, Germany & China: Autonomous Vehicle Landscape Analysis (Downloadable Report)

U.S.: Auto credit access rises in July as approvals and rates improve

How experts say a new EPA proposal could shift U.S. auto makers' strategy on EVs

Carney Meets With Automakers as Canada’s Factories Show Tariff Strain

Under the Hood: The Impact of Trade Disruptions on Ontario’s Auto Small Businesses

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS

China Speed: How Chinese Companies Accelerate Product Development and Enable Faster Time-to-Market

This Interview features Lukas Hofmann, Partner in Roland Berger’s global Operations platform, based in Frankfurt, Germany. Lukas is part of the leadership team of RB's competence clusters on “Supply Chain & Logistics” and “Innovation, Engineering & Product”. With over a decade of ...

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DOJ Escalates Customs Fraud Enforcement Under False Claims Act

This Interview features Jennifer Beidel, former SDNY federal prosecutor turned white collar criminal defense lawyer at Dykema Gossett in Detroit. She regularly leads global investigative and litigation teams in matters raising white collar criminal issues across a variety of ...

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Automotive Tariffs: Valuable Tips on How to Save Money

This Interview features Dan Harris and Adams Lee. Dan is Founder of Harris Sliwoski, a leading international law firm. Adams is an accomplished international lawyer with over twenty years of experience in providing strategic legal advice on complex trade and regulatory matters ...

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