The performance of car stocks just hasn’t lined up with the threat of new import tariffs. There are a couple of reasons for that, but investors should consider whether a change is coming as President Donald Trump’s threat likely becomes a reality in a few weeks.

Global stocks held steady around record highs on Wednesday, as traders cautiously shrugged off U.S President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats on auto, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports. Since Trump's inauguration four weeks ago,

The president warned of 25% tariffs being levied on automobiles, semiconductor chips and pharmaceutical imports.