AI, China, ‘dark factories’ and the future of the US auto industry

Economist Mary Lovely argues that increased domestic auto production in the United States does not necessarily validate the effectiveness of tariffs. She specifically refutes the notion that this trend proves tariffs are working. Lovely's analysis suggests that other factors, such as advancements in artificial intelligence and China's manufacturing capabilities, are more significant drivers of the future of the US auto industry. The article implies a broader discussion about the complexities of global trade and manufacturing beyond simple tariff impacts, touching upon concepts like "dark factories" which likely refer to highly automated production facilities.