Ford, GM 'disappointed' in Trump's UK trade deal
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Ford, GM 'disappointed' in Trump's UK trade deal
WASHINGTON – A group representing major U.S. automakers complained about President Donald Trump’s trade deal giving an advantage to United Kingdom manufacturers, but the White House said it would be a good deal for them, too.Trump announced a deal May 8 for a 10% tariff on the first 100,000 cars imported each year from the United Kingdom, down from 25% for imports from the rest of the world. That's about the number of vehicles Britain exported last year, according to Reuters.A group representing General Motors, Ford and Stellantis said the trade deal would hurt domestic companies that manufacture cars or parts in ..