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Trump punishes Brazil with tariffs, sanctions over trial of ally Bolsonaro
Trump punishes Brazil with tariffs, sanctions over trial of ally Bolsonaro
by  AFP

President Donald Trump ordered massive tariffs on Brazil Wednesday and sanctions against the judge overseeing a trial of his far-right ally Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of attempting a coup in Latin America's biggest economy. Bolsonaro is on trial for allegedly plotting a coup to stay in power after losing the 2022 election to leftist Lula.

Tata Motors to buy Italy's Iveco for $4.4 bn
Tata Motors to buy Italy's Iveco for $4.4 bn
by  AFP

Tata Motors of India will buy Italy's Iveco Group for 3.8 billion euros ($4.4 billion) in a bid to create a "global champion" in the commercial vehicles sector, the two companies said Wednesday.

Renault names Provost CEO after De Meo exit
Renault names Provost CEO after De Meo exit
by  AFP

French auto giant Renault said Wednesday that Francois Provost, currently in charge of procurement, would take over as chief executive following Luca de Meo's departure in June. Procurement director Prevost, 57, has been with Renault for 23 years and was one of De Meo's closest advisors, in particular for his "Renaultution" strategic plan.

Aston Martin pares outlook as US tariffs weigh
Aston Martin pares outlook as US tariffs weigh
by  AFP

British luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda on Wednesday revised down its full-year outlook as US President Donald Trump's tariffs weigh on operations. Automakers have been among the companies hit hardest by Trump's tariffs onslaught as he tries to bring auto production back to the United States.