Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: AP

Updated 5:24 PM EDT, April 14, 2025


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 told reporters gathered in the Oval Office. The Republican president said automakers needed time to relocate production from Canada, Mexico and other places, “And they need a little bit of time because they’re going to make them here, but they need a little bit of time. So I’m talking about things like that.”

Matt Blunt, president of American Automotive Policy Council, an association representing Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, said the group shared Trump’s goals of increased domestic production. “There is increasing awareness that broad tariffs on parts could undermine our shared goal of building a thriving and growing American auto industry, and that many of these supply chain transitions will take time,” Blunt said.

Trump’s statement hinted at yet another round of reversals on tariffs as Trump’s onslaught of import taxes has panicked financial markets and raised deep concerns from Wall Street economists about a possible recession.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-autos-economy-90eb2a7ac8a662a1fcb2079e56ad6112

[NH Ethylene]

1. Yesterday it was 'no exceptions'

The day before it was technology imports getting a pass.

Even the sycophants must be confused and a little worried by now.

[IronLionZion]

3. Exceptions are where they get their bribes and corruption

that's what they really want. MAGA!

[turbinetree]

2. Hey Congress and Senate what do all of you think ................3 + more years of this shit.............

[Journeyman]

4. I feel for the union reps and auto execs caught in this madman's grip . . .

Insane as they may believe this idiot to be, and his tariffs pure madness, they have to voice agreement with him for fear of getting "wished into the cornfield"* by the monster they must appease.

You suspect they'd like to just grab him by the lapels, shake him violently, then try to slap some sense into him. But they can't. Because it's either play the loonie's game or get exiled.

What a miserable world we're faced with -- no good options no matter which way we turn.



*Twilight Zone, "It's a Good Life" episode

[republianmushroom]

5. trump continues to flex his powers to show how strong he is.

[creon]

6. pinwheel

call him pinwheel

[walkingman]

7. The man is corruption personified. White power in all of it's majesty.

[amcgrath]

8. It is unlikely we will ever hear of the discussions

but Trump as now been interfering with the worlds markets for 4 months now. Countries are publicly changing trade alliances and it has to be assumed that behind the scenes, governments are discussing things too. Based on experiences and lessons learned over the past five years the US will eventually find itself subjected to strategies developed from Covid and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. America has become a virus on world markets and is trying to force its will on other countries.
The US makes up a little over 4% of the worlds population

[Historic NY]

9. The dip shit doesn't realize it will take years to change their supply methods

from dozens of other countries. No one companies can make the hundreds and hundreds of parts in each US car or truck. This ain't Model Ts