Although auto makers declined to comment on current talks, they have stated that steel and other raw-material costs are burdening the industry at one of its worst times.

• 尽管汽车厂家对目前的谈判不予置评，但它们曾表示，在这样一个困难的时期，钢铁和其它原材料的成本给汽车行业带来沉重的负担。