United States officials have criticised Ford Motor Company over its partnerships with Chinese firms CATL, Geely, and BYD, citing security risks, according to Al Jazeera. The warning comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing over trade and technology. Ford's collaborations with the Chinese companies, which include battery and automotive ventures, have drawn scrutiny as US authorities grow increasingly wary of Chinese involvement in critical industries.

China's car exports have risen sharply even as domestic vehicle sales fell by 24 percent, according to TimesLIVE. Chinese carmakers are expanding their presence in Europe and emerging markets, maintaining overseas growth despite the introduction of stricter trade rules in those regions. The figures highlight a widening gap between weakening demand at home and strengthening sales abroad for China's automotive industry, which continues to push into international markets.

President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to block sales in the United States of aircraft made by Canadian manufacturer Bombardier, according to Vanguard. He complained that bilateral trade provisions were “unjust and unfair,” framing the warning as part of an escalating tariff dispute between the United States and Canada. The report did not detail specific legal steps, affected models, timelines, or responses from Bombardier or Canadian officials.

South African automotive manufacturers are increasing pressure on the government to address the issue of vehicle imports, according to The Citizen Business. While reaffirming their commitment to operating in the country, the automakers are demanding what they describe as a level playing field in the domestic market. The industry argues that current import conditions place local producers at a disadvantage and is calling for government intervention to ensure fair competition.

Volkswagen has reached an agreement with labour representatives and the state of Lower Saxony over historic job cuts linked to the carmaker's cost-cutting programme. According to Sowetan, the deal followed tense negotiations marked by fear and compromise, with workers' representatives and the state government, a major VW shareholder, securing concessions. The agreement addresses the scale and terms of the workforce reductions as the German automaker seeks to lower costs.

The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on Iran's aviation sector as part of a broader effort to increase economic pressure on Tehran. According to Al Jazeera, the measures are among a raft of steps aimed at isolating Iran and squeezing its economy. The move signals continued escalation in Washington's campaign against the Iranian government, which has faced multiple rounds of sanctions targeting key industries and financial networks.