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Auto Stocks Plunge Amid Bankruptcies and Tariff Threats

10/12/2025

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U.S. auto stocks fell this week after bankruptcies of First Brands and Tricolor Holdings, with the auto suppliers index down 8.5%.
The 8.5% drop marks the index's worst performance since April 2024.
President Trump threatened higher tariffs as U.S.-China tensions escalated.
The private credit sector, now a $3 trillion industry, is under scrutiny after these collapses, with analysts warning of market instability that could affect auto suppliers and consumer spending.

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U.S. auto stocks fell this week after bankruptcies of First Brands and Tricolor Holdings, with the auto suppliers index down 8.5%.
The 8.5% drop marks the index's worst performance since April 2024.
President Trump threatened higher tariffs as U.S.-China tensions escalated.
The private credit sector, now a $3 trillion industry, is under scrutiny after these collapses, with analysts warning of market instability that could affect auto suppliers and consumer spending.