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Episode #3

USA Tariffs: Cutting Through the Noise

15 Jul 2025

In this podcast episode, Paul Marinelli unpacks the global noise surrounding the US tariffs and what they really mean for the automotive aftermarket.

While most media paint a picture of crisis, Paul explains why the reality is far more balanced and in some cases, even beneficial. Tariffs have long been part of the global trade landscape, and it’s time to tune out the exaggeration and take a closer look at the real impacts on our industry.

Hit play now to get a clearer perspective on what’s fact, what’s fear, and what it all means for the future of the aftermarket.

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Paul Marinelli

Paul Marinelli

Journalist & PR Specialist

Paul Marinelli is an automotive aftermarket and motorsport industry specialised journalist and PR Consultant who is celebrating his 30th Anniversary in the industry this year. Paul is based in Melbourne, Australia and has been a long term member of the international media at many Automechanika trade fairs. This is the first of a series of exclusive Gateway to Automotive News Hub podcasts that Paul Marinelli will be presenting throughout the year pertaining to international automotive aftermarket industry issues and major events.

You can also listen to ‘Five minutes with Paul Marinelli’ here: