Jonathan Smoke

Jonathan Smoke

economist United States

Jonathan Smoke is the Chief Economist at Cox Automotive, where he analyzes trends in the automotive market and provides insights on economic impacts related to the auto industry. He has been a prominent voice in discussions around the effects of tariffs on vehicle production and pricing, particularly in relation to the intertwined North American auto supply chain.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
386,486
Power
21,433$
Sentiment
4.74
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 4 5.00 0.09% +10% 331,002,651 323,216 $21,000,000 20,506$
United Kingdom 1 3.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,002 $2,700,000 716$
Romania 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 19,237,691 7,362 $250,000 96$
Liechtenstein 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 38,137 18 $6,900 3$
Egypt 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 102,334,404 37,888 $303,000 112$
Totals 8 520,498,894 386,486 $24,259,900 21,433$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Jonathan Smoke, chief economist with Cox Automotive, said that customer demand won’t be as strong this time. 5

CNN: Ford tells dealers prices could go up in June if Trump’s tariffs remain

United States United States: Jonathan Smoke, chief economist with Cox Automotive, explained how the absence of competition leads to increased prices. 5

CNN: Trump doesn’t seem to understand how car prices work

Romania Romania: Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Cox Automotive, predicted significant disruptions in vehicle production due to the tariffs. 5

Adevărul: Prețurile autoturismelor vor crește cu mii de dolari din cauza tarifelor lui Trump. „Va fi scump”

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Cox Automotive, warned that Trump's auto tariffs would lead to a significant drop in car production. 3

The Guardian: Why Trump’s 25% tariffs on autos could backfire | Steven Greenhouse

Liechtenstein Liechtenstein: Jonathan Smoke is the chief economist at Cox Automotive who predicted a significant reduction in car production. 5

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão): Carros novos devem ficar milhares de dólares mais caros nos EUA com tarifas de Trump; entenda

United States United States: Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for Cox Automotive, predicted lower production and higher prices due to the tariffs. 5

CNN: Car prices will surge by thousands of dollars because of Trump’s tariffs. It’ll happen before you expect it

United States United States: Cox Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke said in a report by Reuters that lower production, tighter supply, and higher prices are around the corner. 5

Fox News: President Trump announces new tariffs on auto imports