The tariffs happened!

[James-kd2cm]

I’ve gotten two emails in the last few days about selling my business. With the politics right now, I have honestly thought about selling. I’m tired of it all.

Then, again, what the hell would I do with my day? I can only play golf and fish/hunt so much.

I’ll ramble a bit here:
Tim, I don’t think you are ready for the rocking chair yet. I know I would miss your posts if you sold your business. Many more would as well. I’m sure the cash out looks good.
I guess you have to ask yourself if you still have the passion for it. If so, perhaps you need to jig with your scheduling a bit?

I have found your posts to be on point and as neutral as anyone can be. People can disappoint you with their comments. It’s an unfortunate aspect of your business.

I’m retired … I retired early (55). My wife and I were very fortunate to be able to retire at that time. Unfortunately, Covid interfered with some retirement plans.
We had a built in part time job of a rental house that kept us busy until we sold it recently but I went through the stages just like Dusdaddy… I felt I had to set myself tasks for every day… almost like a job… took me 2 years to figure out that wasn’t the case. By then covid was on…lol. Life is fun isn’t it?
Anyway, take it easy and follow your heart.

 

[testerdahl]

I’ll ramble a bit here:
Tim, I don’t think you are ready for the rocking chair yet. I know I would miss your posts if you sold your business. Many more would as well. I’m sure the cash out looks good.
I guess you have to ask yourself if you still have the passion for it. If so, perhaps you need to jig with your scheduling a bit?

I have found your posts to be on point and as neutral as anyone can be. People can disappoint you with their comments. It’s an unfortunate aspect of your business.

I’m retired … I retired early (55). My wife and I were very fortunate to be able to retire at that time. Unfortunately, Covid interfered with some retirement plans.
We had a built in part time job of a rental house that kept us busy until we sold it recently but I went through the stages just like Dusdaddy… I felt I had to set myself tasks for every day… almost like a job… took me 2 years to figure out that wasn’t the case. By then covid was on…lol. Life is fun isn’t it?
Anyway, take it easy and follow your heart.

Thanks. I can’t imagine what I would do in retirement.

I’ve been offered $500k in the past. It sounds great, but, again, what would I do with my time? Love me, hate me, tolerate me, I’m good either way.

 

[Beninbeta]

Don't retire yet, Tim. But do take the opportunity when you are ready. You can become that part time driver and drop off cars for someone else!

 

[Dusdaddy]

And so it begins.....

Stellantis pauses production in Mexico & Canada

 

[TheDo114]

It might force Stellantis to clean up their act, but that's the only good outcome I see out of the tariffs.

 

[James-kd2cm]

Unfortunately, Stellantis halting production in Mexico and Canada makes it look like the tariff strategy is working. Will make it take longer to get settled into any agreement.

 

[Fightnfire]

Excited to see where this goes over the next few months

 

[TheDo114]

Unfortunately, Stellantis halting production in Mexico and Canada makes it look like the tariff strategy is working. Will make it take longer to get settled into any agreement.

Stellantis doesn't have much choice, they have way too many brands with little to no products to offer.

 

[Dusdaddy]

Unfortunately, Stellantis halting production in Mexico and Canada makes it look like the tariff strategy is working. Will make it take longer to get settled into any agreement.

I see it as necessary to figure out how to price things accordingly. The other brands are much bigger and will have an easier time of floating the cash until they figure it out. Stellantis never had a lot of cash available. Ford has it easy because most of their stuff is on a "stop-sale" or being recalled anyway....

 

[James-kd2cm]

Excited to see where this goes over the next few months

It will definitely be entertaining.

 

[Fightnfire]

Ford Responds to Trump Tariffs by Opening Up Employee Pricing to All Americans

A new 'From America, For America' campaign touts the program alongside Ford’s commitment to building cars in the U.S.

www.roadandtrack.com

Ford responds to the tariff's.... by lowering prices.

 

[testerdahl]

And so it begins.....

Stellantis pauses production in Mexico & Canada

Thank you! I just wrote it up for the website. Also added some news about a Ford employee plan pricing they just announced. I'm working on another video and I think I'll give it a day to see what else comes out. Probably make this the main topic for tomorrow's truck news recap.

Stellantis Mexico, Canada pause production due to tariffs

Stellantis Mexico, Canada plants pause production due to tariffs resulting in layoffs at other U.S. supporting plants as well.

pickuptrucktalk.com

 

[testerdahl]

Ford Responds to Trump Tariffs by Opening Up Employee Pricing to All Americans

A new 'From America, For America' campaign touts the program alongside Ford’s commitment to building cars in the U.S.

www.roadandtrack.com

Ford responds to the tariff's.... by lowering prices.

That's an odd play IMO. I'm not quite sure what the idea is behind it.

 

[Saddle Tramp]

Just put on Nomex underwear before dipping into the comments.

 

[Dusdaddy]

Thank you! I just wrote it up for the website. Also added some news about a Ford employee plan pricing they just announced. I'm working on another video and I think I'll give it a day to see what else comes out. Probably make this the main topic for tomorrow's truck news recap.

Stellantis Mexico, Canada pause production due to tariffs

Stellantis Mexico, Canada plants pause production due to tariffs resulting in layoffs at other U.S. supporting plants as well.

pickuptrucktalk.com

Well now there is more to the story,

Stellantis laysoff US workers

The question is, was that really tariff driven?

 

[Saddle Tramp]

I've read some chatter on other sites stating that the Ford employee pricing is a smokescreen to cover all the incentives that they cancelled.

They're saying that Ford was offering $7,000 over trade in value plus other incentives and now it depends on what you are buying (and a lot less).

I don't have yesterday's incentives saved, so I don't know.

 

[Einstein]

Unfortunately, Stellantis halting production in Mexico and Canada makes it look like the tariff strategy is working. Will make it take longer to get settled into any agreement.

It is a dangerous game,,,, as who else than Americans will want to buy Americans cars ? this is the question ? Americans car companies are making lots of money abroad!

 

[Saddle Tramp]

Not just cars, but all American goods. There is nothing politically better than a good enemy. Boy are these Tariffs making one.

 

[James-kd2cm]

Ford Responds to Trump Tariffs by Opening Up Employee Pricing to All Americans

A new 'From America, For America' campaign touts the program alongside Ford’s commitment to building cars in the U.S.

www.roadandtrack.com

Ford responds to the tariff's.... by lowering prices.

I’ll admit that I’m pessimistic but I figured they would offer their normal incentive plans. We will see when the price of parts etc start getting hit with tariffs.

 

[testerdahl]

I’ll admit that I’m pessimistic but I figured they would offer their normal incentive plans. We will see when the price of parts etc start getting hit with tariffs.

Oh I think incentives are done for every automaker. Very simple thing to cut.