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Miami Herald
an hour ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Fire risk recall affects 60,000 vehicles from US car company
President Donald Trump gave the U.S. auto industry the biggest government-sponsored gift it has received since the 2008 auto bailouts. His 25% tariffs on auto imports give Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors (GM) - collectively known as the U.S. Big 3 - a leg up on the competition. U.S. car buyers have flocked to dealerships this year, hoping to beat the tariffs before they take effect and take advantage of the incentives dealers have pushed to move inventory. Related: General Motors makes $4 billion tariff move The tariffs are designed to give domestic producers an advantage over foreign automakers, who must import more of their vehicles. But General Motors and Stellantis import a lot more of their vehicles than one might think. Only 52% of the 2.7 million vehicles GM sold globally last year were "made in the USA." Of the Big 3, GM isn't even ahead of Stellantis (57%), a multinational conglomerate based in Europe, in terms of domestic production. Ford leads the way, with 77% of the cars it sells originating from the States. The other issue American car companies face is that Americans love their foreign cars, which are increasingly made in the U.S. Japan exports about $41 billion of cars to the U.S. annually. Toyota sold over 2.3 million vehicles in the U.S. last year, a 3.7% year-over-year increase. Between April 2024 and March 2025, the company built 1.96 million units in the U.S., according to Statista. So a company like GM has to go above and beyond to win back customers. But its latest recall suggests it still has a lot of work to do. The Chevy Silverado is General Motors' best-selling full-size pickup truck, selling more than 550,000 last year, according to GM Authority. It was the second most popular full-size pickup behind the F-150, which sold nearly 760,000 vehicles last year. However, sales have flattened in recent years, and the latest news will not help the brand regain its previous success. On Thursday, GM announced that it has recalled 62,468 Chevrolet Silverado models in 4500 HD, 5500 HD, and 6500 HD. GM initiated the recall due to a brake pressure sensor assembly that could leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch, causing a short circuit, which could overheat the circuit and cause a fire. Related: Car buyers should shop these brands for the best tariff deal Most impacted vehicles are 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD trucks made between January 20, 2023, and March 19, 2024. General Motors said about 10,097 of them run the risk of malfunctioning, USA Today reported, citing manufacturing records. GM says it will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness for free. It notified dealers of the issue on June 12 and will mail letters to owners by July 28. Until repairs can be completed, GM advises owners to park their Silverados outside and away from buildings. General Motors (GM) said earlier this year that auto tariffs will wipe out between $4 billion and $5 billion in EBITDA this year. But GM CEO Mary Barra still backed the taxes, saying, "For decades now, it has not been a level playing field for us automakers globally, with either tariffs or non-tariff trade barriers. So I think tariffs is one tool that the administration can use to level the playing field." GM says it plans to invest $4 billion to move its Mexico production to three plants in the U.S., including the recently closed Orion Assembly plant in its hometown of Detroit. "We believe the future of transportation will be driven by American innovation and manufacturing expertise," Barra said in a statement. "Today's announcement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to build vehicles in the U.S. and to support American jobs. We're focused on giving customers choice and offering a broad range of vehicles they love." According to The Detroit News, GM will build full-size SUVs and light-duty pickups at the Orion plant, which closed in 2023. Related: Ford takes bold shot at its biggest rivals The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Miami Herald
an hour ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
‘Kiss of death': South Florida reacts to end of Haiti's Temporary Protected Status
Nadine Mallebranche was only five years old when her family fled the political upheaval of Francois 'Baby Doc' Duvalier's Haiti in the late 1980s. In the United States, the Mallebranche family found safety. After her parents died when she was 13, Mallebranche bounced from foster home to foster home. Social workers tried to help her with her immigration case, but it fell through the cracks, she said. She remained unsure of her legal status for decades. Everything changed for Mallebranche when Haitians were granted deportation protections and work permits under Temporary Protected Status. For the last 15 years, she has not had to fear being sent back to a country she doesn't remember. She could legally work as a store supervisor. 'It was a lifeline,' she told the Miami Herald. But on Friday, Mallebranche, now 45, learned that the Trump administration is ending TPS for over half-a-million Haitians living in the United States. Come this fall, she could be forced to return to a gang-ridden Caribbean country struggling with record hunger and political instability. 'I'm facing potential deportation to a country that is overrun by criminal gangs,' said Mallebranche. 'The only home that I know is the United States.' In the first six months of 2025, extreme violence in Haiti killed about 2,700 people . Sexual violence and kidnappings are rampant. Almost 1.3 million people are internally displaced and 5.7 million people face acute hunger. READ MORE: Trump ends TPS for Haitians. More than a half-million people now face deportation But a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security said on Friday that 'the environmental situation in Haiti has improved enough that it is safe for Haitian citizens to return home' — even as the State Department warns Americans to not travel there at all because of kidnapping, civil unrest, limited healthcare, and extreme gang violence. This week, the agency urged Americans to 'depart as soon as possible.' Litigation challenging the termination of Haiti's TPS is very likely. But the Trump administration's decision to end TPS has sent shock waves through South Florida, the heart of the Haitian diaspora in the United States. Over 300,000 Haitians call the Miami metro area home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Nearly 511,000 live in Florida. In South Florida, advocates and community leaders condemned Homeland Security's decision on Friday, calling it a dangerous and wicked policy that threatens the lives of Haitians if they are forced to return there. 'Deporting Haitians back to Haiti is a kiss of death,' said U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, the federal lawmaker who represents Miami. 'This news is insanity on steroids, and it is heartbreaking to my community. We cannot send anymore people back to Haiti. This ruling is hateful, inhumane and heartless.' The Florida Immigrant Coalition said in a statement that 'Haiti is not in any shape to sustain human dignity and life, and any suggestion to the contrary is nothing but lies.' 'Forcing Haitians to return to Haiti right now is not just morally indefensible, it is a humanitarian catastrophe,' said Tessa Petit, the Haitian-born director of the coalition. One Haitian TPS holder who asked not to be named condemned the decision and emphasized the contribution of Haitian immigrants to the United States. 'These are the hands that heal you, feed you, teach your children, and serve your communities. Revoking Haitian TPS is not policy, it's humane and economic sabotage. You don't get to call people essential when it benefits you, then disposable when it doesn't,' she said. Others, like the Board of the Haitian American Chamber of Commerce in Florida, shared messages of support to those affected, which includes many Haitian families where status for different members ranges from undocumented to U.S. citizenship. 'Our community's strength has always been rooted in resilience, unity, and the pursuit of opportunity. We will continue to stand together in that spirit,' said the coalition in a statement. Homeland Security said in Friday's announcement of the termination that it 'encouraged' Haitians to self-deport. Some Haitians have previously told the Herald that they would rather risk immigration detention in the United States than return to Haiti. As part of a widespread crackdown on immigration, the Trump administration has ended humanitarian protections for immigrants from countries in turmoil, like Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti. The previous administration granted an 18-month extension of the protections in January, following a country review, because conditions in Haiti are so dangerous. Current Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem rolled back the year-and-a half-long extension, a decision that is being litigated in federal courts. On Friday, the agency ended Haiti's TPS altogether. The TPS designation expires on Aug. 3, and the termination kicks into effect a month later, on Sept. 2. 'This decision restores integrity in our immigration system and ensures that Temporary Protective Status is actually temporary,' the DHS spokesperson said. Congress created TPS in 1990 as a way to grant deportation protections and work permits to people who are already in the United States and cannot return home to countries navigating war, conflict or natural disasters. The secretary of Homeland Security can designate a country for TPS, and periodically conduct a review to determine whether conditions warrant extensions of current designations or expansions that can include more people under the protections. Large swaths of Haiti, including about 90% of its capital Port-au-Prince, are under the control of criminal gangs that terrorize the population. The country is as dangerous for children as the Gaza Strip, according to a recent UN report. A lack of basic necessities, a government in collapse and a crumbling healthcare system make life extremely difficult for people in the country, which has not held elections since 2016. Mallebranche cannot imagine returning to a country in turmoil, a homeland where she hasn't stepped foot in decades. She hasn't told loved ones yet she might be deported. 'This is infuriating, not only for me, but every other person that this is now happening to. What are we supposed to do?'
Economic Times
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Bruce Springsteen vs Donald Trump: All recent controversial statements where musician criticizes US President
Donald Trump and Bruce Springsteen Veteran musician Bruce Springsteen has continued his criticism of Donald Trump's leadership. In recent interviews and concerts, Springsteen addressed political concerns, including immigration and democratic values. His remarks have sparked a response from Trump, who also attacked Springsteen on social an interview with The New York Times published on June 18, Springsteen shared his views on the political state of the United States. He spoke about his ongoing 'Land of Hope & Dreams Tour,' during which he includes songs and speeches that reflect the current social and political situation. Springsteen described the present US condition as an 'American tragedy.' He blamed industrial decline and income inequality for leaving many people behind. He said these conditions created space for a political figure like Trump to gain said that the events of the recent months under Trump's second term were once thought to be impossible in the US. He said Americans used to believe these events 'can't happen here,' but now they are happening. Also Read: Supreme Court Key Rulings: All details about birthright citizenship, Obamacare task force, LGBTQ school books Springsteen has been a critic of Trump for years. He supported Kamala Harris during the 2024 election. In a past interview with The Atlantic, he called Trump a threat to a May concert in Manchester, Springsteen described Trump's government as 'corrupt, incompetent and treasonous.' Trump responded on Truth Social, calling Springsteen 'overrated' and saying he 'never liked his music.' Trump also insulted Springsteen personally and told him to 'keep his mouth shut.'Springsteen was not affected by the insults. He continued to speak out during his shows. In late May, he released an EP with a recording of the Manchester speech that upset Trump. At his concerts, Springsteen addresses current events between songs. He mentions immigration raids, policy decisions and public health topics. These speeches are captioned in local languages during international shows. In his NYT interview, Springsteen criticized recent immigration raids by ICE. He pointed to Freehold, New Jersey, his hometown, where a large migrant population lives. He said migrant communities have changed towns across the US. He called the current immigration actions a tragedy and said they are harmful to the country. Also Read: Squid Game Season 3 Ending: Who is Front Man and who wins the game? Here's new twist in last episode During a concert in Berlin, Springsteen spoke to thousands of fans at a historic stadium. He asked the audience to support democracy and resist authoritarianism. The speech followed a similar tone as his earlier said the US is being led by a government that does not understand what it means to be truly American. He urged Americans to speak out and defend the country's democratic posted a video on social media that appeared to show him hitting Springsteen with a golf ball. He also called for an investigation into Springsteen, Beyoncé, and other celebrities. Trump claimed they were paid to support Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. Why did Bruce Springsteen criticize Donald Trump? Springsteen criticized Trump over his leadership, immigration policies, and threats to democratic values, expressing these concerns in public speeches and interviews during his ongoing tour. How did Donald Trump respond to Bruce Springsteen's comments? Trump insulted Springsteen on social media, calling him overrated and demanding an investigation into his political support for Kamala Harris, media reports said.
Saba Yemen
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
American poll shows decline in public support for "Israel" & rise in backing for Hamas
Occupied Quds - Saba: A recent poll conducted by the American "Harris-Harvard" institute and published by the Zionist newspaper Maariv revealed a notable decline in positive American views toward "Israel," dropping from 53% to 41% since the start of the war on Gaza. Meanwhile, opposition to "Israel" rose from 21% to 30%. The poll also indicated that nearly half of young Americans expressed support for the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas—a finding the newspaper described as "extremely concerning." The survey was commissioned at the request of a subcommittee in the Zionist Knesset, and its results were presented during a special parliamentary session. Earlier in June, the American Pew Research Center released a large-scale global survey showing a significant increase in negative sentiments toward "Israel" and its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes in Gaza. The results indicated that public opinion toward "Israel" was unfavorable in 20 out of the 24 countries surveyed. Since October 2023, the enemy army has been committing genocide in the Gaza Strip, with over 56,000 martyred, more than 132,000 injured, and nearly the entire population displaced amid unprecedented destruction not seen since World War II. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bruce Springsteen vs Donald Trump: All recent controversial statements where musician criticizes US President
Veteran musician Bruce Springsteen has continued his criticism of Donald Trump 's leadership. In recent interviews and concerts, Springsteen addressed political concerns, including immigration and democratic values. His remarks have sparked a response from Trump, who also attacked Springsteen on social media. Springsteen Speaks Out During Interview In an interview with The New York Times published on June 18, Springsteen shared his views on the political state of the United States. He spoke about his ongoing 'Land of Hope & Dreams Tour,' during which he includes songs and speeches that reflect the current social and political situation. Springsteen described the present US condition as an 'American tragedy.' He blamed industrial decline and income inequality for leaving many people behind. He said these conditions created space for a political figure like Trump to gain support. Comments on Trump's Second Term Springsteen said that the events of the recent months under Trump's second term were once thought to be impossible in the US. He said Americans used to believe these events 'can't happen here,' but now they are happening. Also Read: Supreme Court Key Rulings: All details about birthright citizenship, Obamacare task force, LGBTQ school books Live Events Ongoing Public Criticism by Springsteen Springsteen has been a critic of Trump for years. He supported Kamala Harris during the 2024 election. In a past interview with The Atlantic, he called Trump a threat to democracy. During a May concert in Manchester, Springsteen described Trump's government as 'corrupt, incompetent and treasonous.' Trump responded on Truth Social, calling Springsteen 'overrated' and saying he 'never liked his music.' Trump also insulted Springsteen personally and told him to 'keep his mouth shut.' Concert Speeches and EP Release Springsteen was not affected by the insults. He continued to speak out during his shows. In late May, he released an EP with a recording of the Manchester speech that upset Trump. At his concerts, Springsteen addresses current events between songs. He mentions immigration raids , policy decisions and public health topics. These speeches are captioned in local languages during international shows. Views on Immigration Policies In his NYT interview, Springsteen criticized recent immigration raids by ICE. He pointed to Freehold, New Jersey, his hometown, where a large migrant population lives. He said migrant communities have changed towns across the US. He called the current immigration actions a tragedy and said they are harmful to the country. Also Read: Squid Game Season 3 Ending: Who is Front Man and who wins the game? Here's new twist in last episode Statements in Berlin Concert During a concert in Berlin, Springsteen spoke to thousands of fans at a historic stadium. He asked the audience to support democracy and resist authoritarianism. The speech followed a similar tone as his earlier statements. Springsteen said the US is being led by a government that does not understand what it means to be truly American. He urged Americans to speak out and defend the country's democratic foundation. Trump's Online Response and Allegations Trump posted a video on social media that appeared to show him hitting Springsteen with a golf ball. He also called for an investigation into Springsteen, Beyoncé, and other celebrities. Trump claimed they were paid to support Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. FAQs Why did Bruce Springsteen criticize Donald Trump? Springsteen criticized Trump over his leadership, immigration policies, and threats to democratic values, expressing these concerns in public speeches and interviews during his ongoing tour. How did Donald Trump respond to Bruce Springsteen's comments? Trump insulted Springsteen on social media, calling him overrated and demanding an investigation into his political support for Kamala Harris, media reports said.
