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Big Three UAW Strike Could Top $5B in Losses
“When the UAW went on strike against GM in 2019, Michigan experienced a single quarter recession,” said Patrick Anderson, AEG’s principal and CEO. That strike, which involved 48,000 workers at more than 50 plants, lasted six weeks. In 2023, there appears that at the moment there is the potential that a strike could involve more manufacturers, workers and plants, which makes theoretical comparisons difficult until there are more data points. “If that (all makers are struck) happens, even a short strike would impact economies throughout Michigan and across the nation,” said Anderson.* Continue reading
Tariffs – Trump’s Next Economic Disaster Looming
Despite all the legal and political controversies surrounding the Trump Administration’s trade and tariff policies, there is emerging clarity in one area with a high potential for damaging the auto industry and the U.S. economy. Anderson Economic Group identified the threat of tariffs as a “two-alarm fire for the auto industry” as early as November 2024. It recently estimated the costs per car of tariffs on Mexico and Canada at $4000 to $10,000, based on its analysis of ten different vehicles from multiple manufacturers.
“The Trade Expansion Act (TEA) has clear statutory authority. It’s been used before. It’ll probably be used again, whether now or next year, said Patrick Anderson,* Anderson Economic Group CEO today speaking to the Automotive Press Association. Continue reading →