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Autos: Week in Review

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  • A quiet week for Autos with little news flow or primary action.
  • Spreads were slightly tighter for the most part, in line with the broader market.
  • Higher bund yields leave crossover spreads tighter on the week.
  • Chinese EV tariffs continue to dominate headlines with the US raising tariffs to 100%. The EU looks set to announce tariff increases in June in a lesser amount. With China likely to retaliate this story will continue to roll on but is a slow burner for credit impact. For their part the OEMs don’t seem enthused by the prospect of disruptions. Tesla would prefer no tariffs to remain competitive in China, while VW called for a focus on cost reduction to improve competitiveness
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  • A quiet week for Autos with little news flow or primary action.
  • Spreads were slightly tighter for the most part, in line with the broader market.
  • Higher bund yields leave crossover spreads tighter on the week.
  • Chinese EV tariffs continue to dominate headlines with the US raising tariffs to 100%. The EU looks set to announce tariff increases in June in a lesser amount. With China likely to retaliate this story will continue to roll on but is a slow burner for credit impact. For their part the OEMs don’t seem enthused by the prospect of disruptions. Tesla would prefer no tariffs to remain competitive in China, while VW called for a focus on cost reduction to improve competitiveness