Group 1 - The U.S. Department of Commerce is considering imposing tariffs on more imported auto parts based on national security reasons, which could benefit gold as a safe-haven asset [2] - President Trump previously imposed a 25% tariff on over $460 billion worth of auto and parts imports, with some countries reaching agreements to lower related tax rates [2] - The auto industry is rapidly advancing in alternative power, autonomous driving, and other advanced technologies, necessitating the identification of new and emerging products critical for national defense [2] Group 2 - Gold prices have surged over 40% this year due to geopolitical uncertainties and expectations of significant interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1] - The price of gold reached a low of $3674 per ounce and a high of $3703 per ounce during the trading session, with a daily fluctuation of $29 [1] - Analysts, including Goldman Sachs, predict that gold prices could rise to around $5000 per ounce in the future [1]