From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-17 11:00:00

Car dealers are using tariff-free cars as a sales tactic to navigate President Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports. Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti are among those promoting models imported before the tariffs. Some analysts believe prices could jump up to $20,000 for luxury autos due to tariffs.

While some dealers are embracing the tariff-free marketing strategy, others, like Tom Maoli, owner of Celebrity Motor Car Company, see it as short-term. Maoli predicts manufacturers will eventually pass the costs of tariffs onto consumers when previously imported inventory runs out.

Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti are committed to keeping prices steady despite tariffs. Infiniti is leaning into domestic production in Tennessee and Mexico to avoid tariffs. With consumers panicking and dealers advertising tariff-free cars, the industry is navigating uncertain territory with the possibility of long-term tariff impacts looming. 1. The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 15. The vaccine was found to be safe and effective in this age group, offering hope for a return to normalcy in schools and communities.

2. The Colonial Pipeline, a major fuel artery on the East Coast, was hit by a cyberattack causing disruptions in gasoline supply. Panic buying led to long lines at gas stations and concerns about price hikes. The company paid a ransom of nearly $5 million to the hackers.

3. Facebook will no longer ban posts claiming COVID-19 was man-made. This comes as the origin of the virus remains a hotly debated topic, with some suggesting a lab leak in Wuhan, China. The decision has sparked controversy and raised questions about censorship on social media platforms.

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