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President Trump said on Tuesday that he plans to impose tariffs in the neighborhood of 25% on automobiles as early as April 2. Not specified: which countries would be included or what exemptions may be made. Last year, the US imported $279 billion in passenger cars, trucks, buses, and special purpose vehicles, according to Commerce Department data. An additional $192 billion in parts were also brought into the country.

The market reaction to Trumps plan has so far been significantly more muted than earlier this month, when auto shares sank and then U-turned as news came out on the White Houses introd-then-delayed tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. Shares of General Motors, Ford, and Toyota are all moving in the low single digits in either direction.

GM CFO Paul Jacobson said the automaker would consider moving its plants if the tariffs were made permanent, but the company hasnt made any official decisions.

Those are questions that just dont have an answer today, Jacobson said. I can tell you, as much as the market is pricing in a big impact of tariffs and lost profitability, think about a world where, on top of that, were spending billions of capital, and then it ends.

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Uber launches “digital tasks” in the US, paying some drivers to train AI

Beginning later this fall, US Uber drivers will be able to earn money by completing short “digital tasks” like uploading restaurant menus or recording audio samples.

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi teased the new gig income stream back in June at the Bloomberg Tech conference.

At that time, Khosrowshahi said drivers and couriers were “labeling maps, translating language, looking at AI answers, and grading AI answers.” According to Thursday’s announcement, the tasks won’t be so focused on Uber’s business, but instead on connecting workers with “companies that need real people to help improve their technology.”

Per Uber, digital tasks can be done when drivers aren’t on a trip, be it at home or when not driving, and will take only “a few minutes” each.

At that time, Khosrowshahi said drivers and couriers were “labeling maps, translating language, looking at AI answers, and grading AI answers.” According to Thursday’s announcement, the tasks won’t be so focused on Uber’s business, but instead on connecting workers with “companies that need real people to help improve their technology.”

Per Uber, digital tasks can be done when drivers aren’t on a trip, be it at home or when not driving, and will take only “a few minutes” each.

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