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Trump grants one-month tariff relief to automakers to ease trade war pressures

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
March 6, 2025
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U.S. President Donald Trump has exempted automakers from a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports for one month, providing a much-needed lifeline to Detroit’s giants. The move, announced Wednesday, follows Trump’s call with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which ended on a “somewhat” friendly note, according to Trump’s post on Truth Social.

The exemption, which applies to automakers complying with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), reversed Wall Street’s steepest slump in nearly three months. Shares of General Motors surged 7.2%, while Ford rose 5.8%. “Ford, GM, and Stellantis applaud President Trump for recognizing that vehicles and parts meeting USMCA standards should be exempt,” said Matt Blunt, President of the American Automotive Policy Council.

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Despite the relief, Trump maintained his hardline stance on fentanyl smuggling, citing insufficient progress from Canada. U.S. data shows that less than 0.2% of seized fentanyl comes from the northern border, a stark contrast to Trump’s narrative.

Trade talks between Ottawa and Washington are ongoing, but no deal has been reached. Meanwhile, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly warned that the tariffs could push Canada’s economy toward a recession, describing the situation as a “psychodrama every 30 days.”

Detroit’s short-lived relief

Automakers welcomed the temporary exemption, which eases pressure on an industry deeply integrated across North America. Analysts warned, however, that a permanent solution is crucial. Tariffs could add up to $7,000 to the price of some vehicles, according to an industry analysis. The exemption also leaves open the possibility of removing a 10% tariff on Canadian energy imports, including crude oil and gasoline, if they comply with USMCA’s rules of origin.

Ford, GM, and Stellantis face a challenging path as they await clarity on long-term trade policies. “There’s too much unpredictability and chaos coming out of the White House right now,” Joly remarked. The tariffs have also strained U.S. relations with Mexico, prompting Pemex, Mexico’s state-run oil company, to explore new markets in Europe and Asia. Nearly 60% of Pemex’s exports went to the U.S. last year.

Wall Street Responds Cautiously

Investors responded cautiously to the news. The S&P 500 climbed 1.1%, partially recovering from recent losses fueled by trade uncertainties. However, analysts noted that the one-month exemption merely postpones the tariff battle. The U.S. dollar also hit a three-month low amid broader concerns about Trump’s trade strategy. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins hinted that further exemptions, including for agricultural products, are still “to be determined.”

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