Pentagon Asks Carmakers to Boost Weapons Production

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A.M. Edition for April 16. Washington dusts off its World War II playbook, asking manufacturers like GM and Ford to ramp up weapons production. Plus, we look at why pricier fuel is putting Spirit Airlines’ future in doubt. And Europe drafts a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz after fighting stops. But as WSJ’s Max Colchester explains, it risks agitating President Trump who has appealed for immediate help with the Iran war. Luke Vargas hosts. 


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A.M. Edition for April 16. Washington dusts off its World War II playbook, asking manufacturers like GM and Ford to ramp up weapons production. Plus, we look at why pricier fuel is putting Spirit Airlines’ future in doubt. And Europe drafts a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz after fighting stops. But as WSJ’s Max Colchester explains, it risks agitating President Trump who has appealed for immediate help with the Iran war. Luke Vargas hosts. 


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2026-04-16 14 min
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