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Connections

Gaming out the future of the American auto industry

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Brad McAreavy and Dan Maloney on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 27, 2025
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For years, union members have been more open to tariffs than most economists or politicians.

This hour, we sit down to discuss whether the newest round of tariffs — 25% tariffs on cars coming from other countries — could bring more manufacturing back to this country.

And auto dealers are preparing for the effect of tariffs with multiple strategies to prevent steep price increases. How long can they hold out?

Our guests:

Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
Julie Williams is an associate producer for "Connections with Evan Dawson." She started at WXXI in 2019 and has been working on Connections since 2022.