Trump Weighs Temporary Pause on Auto Tariffs to Support Industry

April 14, 2025, 2:21 pm

President Donald Trump has indicated that he is considering a temporary pause on previously imposed auto tariffs to assist American car manufacturers in adjusting their supply chains. Multiple reports from events in the Oval Office detail his comments aimed at providing relief for the auto industry amid growing economic headwinds. This potential policy shift is being closely watched as part of broader trade discussions and efforts to support domestic manufacturing during turbulent economic conditions.

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nationalobserver.com / Trump considers pausing auto tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump floated another possible pause on automobile tariffs after 25 per cent duties were placed on vehicles and auto part imports earlier this month.

winnipegfreepress.com / Trump floats another pause on automobile tariffs

globalnews.ca / Trump suggests auto industry might receive tariff reprieve

President Donald Trump suggested he may temporarily exempt the auto industry from the tariffs he imposed on the sector to give carmakers time to adjust their supply.

thestar.com / Trump tariffs live: Markets up in early trading; Trump planning exemptions for automakers

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nationalpost.com / Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash

'I'm looking at something to help some of the car companies with it,' Trump told reporters gathered in the Oval Office

torontosun.com / Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he might temporarily exempt the auto industry from tariffs he previously imposed on the sector, to give carmakers time to adjust their supply chains. “I’m looking at something to help some of the car companies with it,” Trump told...

winnipegfreepress.com / Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash

citynews.ca / Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he might temporarily exempt the auto industry from tariffs he previously imposed on the sector, to give carmakers time to adjust their supply chains. “I’m looking at something to help some of the car companies with it,” Trump...


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