June 8, 2025
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US president considers a pause on auto tariffs

US president Donald Trump (File Image) Trump Monday suggested 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 said in Oval Office. He said automakers needed […]

‘Extremely regrettable’: Global reactions to Donald Trump’s 25% ‘permanent’ auto tariffs

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 25 per cent tariff on auto imports, a move the White House claims will boost domestic manufacturing but could significantly impact global automakers and trade relations. “This will continue to spur growth. We’ll effectively be charging a 25 per cent tariff,” Trump told reporters.The tariffs, expected to […]

Canadian PM Mark Carney calls Trump’s auto tariff ‘direct attack’

Mark Carney (Left) and US President Donald Trump (Right) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday called US President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs a “direct attack” on Canada and said that the trade war is hurting Americans. He also highlighted the adverse effects of the trade dispute on Americans, evidenced by diminishing consumer confidence. Trump […]

Donald Trump announces new auto tariffs ahead of April 2 deadline

File photo of US President Donald Trump (Pic credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced new auto tariffs ahead of the April 2 deadline. The US president, while speaking at the Oval Office, announced 25 per cent tariffs on all cars and light trucks not built on US soil.“What we’re going to be […]