Hopes and fears swirl around tariffs in Memphis, starting at car lots
Model-year 2024 Hyundai cars sit on a lot Aug. 17, 2023, in Kennesaw, Ga. (Mike Stewart/AP file)
Between hail and politics, Kent Ritchey had enough on his mind Wednesday, April 2, to set his heart racing.
Ritchey is the majority owner of the 12 Landers car dealerships here where hail dents wipe out profits faster than a flying cold front. Tariffs, particularly at 25%, are worse, setting up what could be the first double-digit price increase he’s seen in 55 years in automobile sales.
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Jane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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