Iran conflict sends shockwaves through auto production and supply chains As US and Israeli strikes trigger a near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the global automotive industry faces rising energy costs, fractured shipping routes, and production and supply chain disruptions that could last well into summer 2026. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Iran: US' fresh tariff threats throw global production into turmoil Trump's 25% levies on countries trading with Tehran risk fragmenting production strategies across China, Turkey and India, forcing manufacturers to reconsider investment decisions and factory locations whilst navigating unprecedented policy uncertainty. Ilkhan Ozsevim
