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Candidate for Canadian prime minister pledges to target Tesla vehicles with 100% tariffs

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A top Canadian lawmaker and candidate to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called for a 100% tariff on Tesla vehicles in an effort to counter tariffs from President Donald Trump.

Chrystia Freeland worked as Trudeau’s finance minister until she resigned in January, now running to replace Trudeau as prime minister. The thrust of her economic policy urges Canada to inflict “the biggest trade blow that the United States has ever endured.”

“We are going to go after American stakeholders who matter to the White House,” Freeland told CNN this week. “I have proposed a 100 percent tariff on all Teslas. I am calling on all the countries that are affected by this tariff to join us, and our retaliation will target specific Trump constituencies.”

Freeland also targeted dairy farmers in Wisconsin, saying they are “important” to Trump.

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Elon Musk’s Tesla could be hit with tariffs in Canada if Chrystia Freeland wins election. (Getty Images / Getty Images)

“”We’re not going to let them sell their products in Canada anymore,” she said.

Freeland’s threats come after Trump issued pauses on the tariff plans against both Canada and Mexico. Both countries agreed to some capitulations in order to stave off the tariffs and give time for further negotiations.

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Chrystia Freeland, a former official in Trudeau’s government, has vowed tariffs against Trump allies. (Thomas Trutschel / Getty Images)

Freeland’s call echoes sentiment from other Canadian officials as well. Canadian lawmaker Jagmeet Singh proposed that Canada should “fight back” against Trump’s tariff threat.

“Elon Musk has been very loud. Very vocal attacking our country. We’re not going to let that stand. So if you are going to take a shot at us, we’re going to fight back,” Singh told reporters earlier this week. “So Elon Musk thinks he can tweet off whatever he wants. Yeah, we’re going to put a tariff on him. I want that to be something that impacts him.”

CNN host Boris Sanchez spoke to Singh on Monday, asking about how Canadians feel about Trump’s talk of bringing Canada in as the 51st state. Singh noted that Canadians are known for being polite, but warned, “don‘t take our kindness for weakness” and said “hell no” to the proposal.

Potential Canadian prime minister, Jagmeet Singh, warned President Donald Trump and Tesla-founder Elon Musk that Canada will respond to American tariffs with tariffs of its own.

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“I believe in being good neighbors and having good relationships, but I believe very firmly Donald Trump only understands force. He‘s acted as a bully in many circumstances, and now he‘s acting as an economic bully. The only language that bullies understand is the language of strength. So we have to show that we‘re ready to fight back,” Singh replied. “We might be smaller. We might be up against a larger opponent, but it‘s going to hurt both of us. It‘s a bad thing to do. It‘s going to hurt Americans. It‘s going to hurt Canadians. We need to show that it‘s the wrong thing to do, and also show that we‘re ready to fight back and defend what we have.”

February 13, 2025
Honda recalls nearly 295K Honda, Acura vehicles for risk of engine stall, power loss

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Honda is recalling nearly 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles that could potentially suffer engine stalls or loss of power from faulty software.

In total, 294,612 of the automaker’s 2023-2025 Honda Pilot sport utility vehicles (SUVs), 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S SUVs and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S sedans are subject to the Jan. 23 recall addressing the improperly programmed software in the fuel injection electronic control units, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall report.

Some Honda Pilot sport utility vehicles from the model years 2023-2025 are subject to the recall (Honda)

Honda said “sudden changes in the throttle could illuminate the check engine light and cause the engine to lose drive power, hesitate and/or stall” because of the software.

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That, the automaker said in the recall report, could heighten crash or injury risks.

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Honda explained it was “announcing this recall to encourage owners of affected vehicles to take them to an authorized dealer for repair as soon as they receive notification.”

The problem has not resulted in any injuries or accidents as of Jan. 16, the recall report said.

The logo of Honda seen at a dealership store. Honda is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturing company. (Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images / Getty Images)

The automaker discovered the improper programming by “monitoring telematics information” and is providing the potentially affected vehicles with a software update, per a press release.

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Staff at authorized Honda and Acura dealerships will “reprogram” the FI-ECU with software that “contains the proper correction control logic settings” at no cost to owners, the report said.

A view of an Acura TLX Type S at the Players Tailgate by Bullseye Event Group on February 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Bullseye Event Group / Getty Images)

Owners of the recalled Honda Pilots, Acura MDXs and Acura TLXs should be on the lookout for a letter in the mail regarding the recall in mid-March.

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Honda first introduced the Acura brand nearly four decades ago. In 2024, more than 132,300 Acura and 1.291 million Honda vehicles were sold in the U.S., American Honda reported.

American Honda’s more than 1.42 million vehicle sales across both brands in 2024 marked an 8.8% year-over-year increase.

January 29, 2025
Kia recalls EV and hybrid vehicles due to airbag issue caused by faulty wiring

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Kia is recalling over 80,000 of its electric and hybrid vehicles over concerns about airbags, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced last week.

The recall pertains to 2023-2025 Niro EVs, Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs), and Hybrid vehicles, according to the agency’s website.

“The floor wiring assembly [of recalled vehicles] beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front airbags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain airbag deployment,” the Jan. 17 statement read.

When an airbag deploys improperly or unintentionally, the risk of injury during a crash can increase, according to the NHTSA.

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Kia is recalling some of its electric vehicles, officials say. (Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images / Getty Images)

Owners of recalled vehicles are urged to visit a Kia dealer, who will inspect and fix the floor wiring assembly free of charge.

“In addition, dealers will install wiring covers,” the statement read. “Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 14, 2025.”

Impacted Kia owners are encouraged to call the company’s customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with a recall reference number of SC332.

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Kia introduces the Niro Concept vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show. (Getty Images)

Last spring, Kia recalled more than 427,000 vehicles that had the potential to move while in park.

The recall covered all Telluride vehicles manufactured between 2020 and 2023 as well as some 2024 models. At the time, the NHTSA warned that the intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft on the vehicles “may not be fully engaged due to suspected improper assembly by the supplier.”

A Kia sign at company headquarters in Seoul, Korea. (Reuters/You Sung-Ho KKH/SA / Reuters Photos)

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Kia owners can also visit the NHTSA’s website or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

FOX Business reached out to Kia for comment.

FOX Business’ Danielle Genovese contributed to this report.

January 26, 2025
63,000 Jeep Cherokee vehicles recalled due to PTU concerns, officials say

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Chrysler parent company Stellantis is recalling over 63,000 Jeep Cherokees due to issues with the vehicles’ power transfer units (PTUs), according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The recall is for Jeep Cherokee model years between 2017 and 2019.

“The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function,” the NHTSA’s website explains.

According to the NHTSA, not only can a loss of drive power make crashes more likely, but the loss of a park function “can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.”

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Tens of thousands of Jeep Cherokee vehicles are being recalled. (Getty Images / Getty Images)

The agency noted that a remedy is still “under development.” Notification letters to affected owners will be mailed Feb. 13.

Last year, Chrysler recalled 338,238 Jeep Grand Cherokees due to a steering wheel issue that posed a significant safety hazard.

The recall pertained to the 2021 to 2023 model year Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022 to 2023 model year Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.

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Jeep Cherokees sit on a lot at Fiat Chryslers’ Belvidere Assembly Plant Feb. 27, 2019, in Belvidere, Ill. (Scott Olson / Getty Images)

In October, Chrysler also recalled about 150,000 Jeep electric vehicles because of a “risk of fire while parked or driven.”

Jeep customers affected by the latest recall are encouraged to visit the NHTSA’s website or call the agency’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Drivers can also call Stellantis customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with a recall reference code of 01C.

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A Stellantis sign outside its headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich., June 10, 2021. (Reuters/Rebecca Cook / Reuters Photos)

FOX Business reached out to Stellantis for comment.

FOX Business’ Eric Revell contributed to this report.

January 26, 2025
Ford recalls over 272K vehicles due to battery failure issues

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Ford is recalling more than 272,000 vehicles because the 12-volt batteries may have internal issues causing them to fail unexpectedly while driving.

According to a notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certain 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles and 2022-2023 Ford Mavericks have been affected by the recall.

The agency said the car’s battery may have problems related to its internal connections or parts that hold the battery together. The issue could cause the car to fail to start after an automatic stop or start. The car could also stall when slowing to a stop, according to NHTSA.

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Drivers may also lose power to 12-volt accessories like hazard lights.

2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT and 2L-EcoBoost AWD Lariat. Preproduction vehicle with optional equipment shown. Available fall 2021. (Ford)

As of Nov. 20, Ford was not aware of any accidents, fires or injuries related to the battery issue. However, the agency warned that the issue could increase the risk of a crash.

The automaker was first notified of the issue in September 2024 when it received an informal inquiry from NHTSA’s Office of Defect Investigation related to 19 reports alleging a loss of power. The issue was brought to Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group in October 2024.

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The car manufacturer reviewed the supplier process and maintenance records in order to determine the population of affected parts. The company determined that the suspect 12-volt batteries were introduced into production on Feb. 5, 2020, and removed from production on Oct. 20, 2022.

2023 Bronco Heritage Limited Edition Yellowstone Metallic Bronco Heritage Limited Edition available winter 2023. (Ford)

NHTSA said owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have their vehicle inspected for the presence of a Ford Absorbed Glass Mat 12V battery. If they don’t have one, it will be installed for free.

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Vehicle owners who may have addressed the issue before the recall “may be eligible for reimbursement, in accordance with the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA,” the agency said.

January 23, 2025