Daily Dealer: Auto industry pumps $1.2T into U.S. economy, Trump’s tariffs coming Feb 1., Nissan plans big job cuts

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Today’s top stories:

1. America’s auto industry: A $1.2 trillion economic engine

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/america-s-auto-industry-a-1-2-trillion-economic-engine-2025-01-31

2. Automotive groups brace for 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/auto-industry-braces-for-25-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-2025-01-31

3. Nissan plans U.S. workforce cuts, delays Honda merger details

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/nissan-plans-u-s-workforce-cuts-delays-honda-merger-announcement-2025-01-31

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