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Auto sales rise despite tensions, uncertainty

Auto Service World

Between 2017 and 2019, May sales consistently topped 200,000 units, making it the strongest month of the year during that period. on USMCA auto parts, expected to take effect on May 3, was postponed. In Canada, counter-tariffs introduced on April 9 are already starting to affect the market.

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Report shows consumers ‘speaking with their wallets’ on affordability concerns

Auto Remarketing

While acknowledging “coming down from multi-decade highs in interest rates is absolutely a welcome change for the environment,” Roberts added even when the half-percentage-point drop does make it to the auto market, it won’t make as large dent in the cost and monthly payment as car buyers might think.

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