March 6, 2025: Trump Eases Tariffs on Mexico, Canada Imports After Talks with Big 3 Automakers

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Trump talks with the 'Big Three automakers

Donald Trump provided relaxation following his meeting with the leaders of the "big three" automotive manufacturers: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis on Wednesday.

"We talked to representatives from the Big Three auto dealers," Trump said in a statement that was read through his press secretary.

Which businesses will be exempted by Trump tariffs?

US automakers that agree to move their manufacturing facility to America by way of an agreement known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) receives an exemption of one month. USMCA is a free trade agreement between Canada, the US, Mexico and Mexico.

What companies are exempt of Trump tariffs?

"We will offer one month of exemption for all automobiles that are coming through the USMCA," the statement read, referring back to the North American free trade agreement Trump has renegotiated during his first term.

Trump President Donald Trump will exempt automakers from the savage 25 percent tariffs he imposed in Canada as well as Mexico for a period of one month so in compliance with the provisions of an existing free trade agreement The White House said.

Donald Trump open to hearing about other exemptions

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Wednesday on Wednesday that Donald Trump is ready to look into additional exemptions for exports coming from Canada.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's position on retaliatory tariffs has made it more difficult to determine the extent of any additional exemptions.