Stellantis, Ford, General Motors secure month tariff exemption from Donald Trump for Canadian, Mexican cars
Less than 24 hours after US President Donald Trump warned Canada and Mexico that reciprocal tariffs would come into effect on April 2, he has granted exemptions that will delay implementation in one sector.
Some companies in the auto industry will now have tariffs delayed on vehicles sent to the US from Canada and Mexico to avoid “economic disadvantage”.
“We spoke with the Big Three auto dealers. We are going to give a one-month exemption on any autos coming through USMCA,” Mr Trump said in a statement that was read to reporters.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said: “Reciprocal tariffs will still go into effect on April 2.”
“But at the request of the companies associated with USMCA, the president is giving them an exemption for one month so they’re not at an economic disadvantage.”
Ms Leavitt explained that the exemption would not be permanent,
“He (Mr Trump) told them they should get on it, start investing, start moving, shift production here to the United States of America, where they will pay no tariff,” Ms Leavitt said.
“That’s the ultimate goal.”
