The trade war that erupted last week produced robust wholesale auto auction business as bidders tried to lock in what could end up being lower prices. Black Book shares its insights in its weekly market report.
Black Book: Weekly Market Update
Black Book was monitoring the effect of trade tariffs and consumer tax refunds on used-vehicle prices.
March 11, 2025
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