Auto News 5

This time last week, from a time zone five hours ahead of Washington, DC, I was writing last week's column, one eye on the tv,  while awaiting the inauguration of US President Donald J Trump. As, no doubt, possibly in fear and trepidation, were many in the auto industry. What'll the new prez do? Will he really slap a 35% tariff on imports from Mexico. Will That Wall really go up? Will the shutters go down - big clampdown on immigration - at Fortress US? Etc.