Trump considering tariff exemptions for cars

( April 14, 2025, 20:43 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: President Donald Trump said he is considering exemptions for car companies from his tariffs on automobiles and car parts. Trump said at a press conference in the Oval Office that he was "looking at something to help some of the car companies" because they "need a little bit of time" to adjust. Trump has imposed 25 percent tariffs on cars and car parts, with exemptions for the US-made portion of the vehicles. Full quote from the press conference is below:...

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