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Fiat Chrysler's New CEO Faces Twin Challenges: China And Tariffs

The unexpected departure of Sergio Marchionne, the man who saved the automaker, is throwing Fiat Chrysler into crisis. It has yet to crack the key Chinese market and tariffs may hurt profits.
Jeep Wranglers are displayed at a Manhattan Fiat Chrysler dealership. The automaker's latest quarterly earnings announcement comes at a time of deep uncertainty for the company.

When Fiat Chrysler reports its quarterly performance Wednesday morning, it won't be like other earnings announcements from the auto company. It comes at a time of deep uncertainty. The charismatic CEO who led the acquisition of Chrysler and saved it from ruin nine years ago is no longer on the job.

Sergio Marchionne remains hospitalized following

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