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Car giant Ford and Barbie maker Mattel warn over tariffs costs

Car giant Ford and Barbie maker Mattel warn over tariffs costs

6 May 2025byThe editor

The firms join a growing list of big businesses cautioning about the impact of Trump’s import taxes.

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