Biden’s stricter Buy American rule may require Mack Trucks to shift gears July 30, 2021 President Joe Biden has proposed stricter “Buy American” rules that will see an increase in U.S.-content requirements in federal purchases to 75% from 55% currently. There’ll also be “enhanced price preferences to select critical products and components” which may be seen as a subsidy for onsh... Read more →
Auto slowdown slowing down as U.S. sales stumble on shortages July 7, 2021 U.S. automotive sales are starting to feel the drag from a shortage of key components including microchips. Sales of cars and light trucks dropped by 14.1% in June 2021 versus June 2019. Sales of foreign-made vehicles fell by 4.1%. Seaborne imports in June will determine availability for sales... Read more →