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Trump Plans to Ease Auto Tariffs Amid Industry Pushback

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After revving up tariffs, Trump now taps the brakes to appease automakers.

In a rare twist, Trump is actually listening to corporate America—and not just the golf club variety.

After revving up auto tariffs in his signature style (i.e., loud, fast, and with zero consultation), the president is now gently easing off the pedal.

Why?

Because the auto industry, including some of his MAGA-friendly manufacturers, basically screamed, “You’re killing us, bro.” The Trump administration had jacked up tariffs on foreign-made car parts, claiming it was to protect American jobs.

Reality check: it made cars pricier, pissed off the entire supply chain, and had CEOs from Detroit to Tokyo wondering if anyone in D.C.

owns a calculator.

After weeks of industry lobbying—and what we can only assume were some very tense backroom chats—Trump is reportedly walking it back.

A little. Probably. Maybe.

Zooming out, this flip-flop is classic Trump: pick a fight, fan the flames, then declare victory while walking away from the mess.

It’s less about economic strategy and more about vibes-based policymaking.

Tariffs up, stocks down, industries panic—then poof!

A “deal” is teased and Trump says, “Look what I fixed!” And now?

The president is promising a “more flexible” auto tariff policy that’s still “America First” but somehow won’t bankrupt automakers.

Sounds totally feasible. Just don’t ask him to explain how.

Sources: The Guardian (30 April 2025), Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, CNBC Would you like these added to the previous Excel export or saved in a fresh one (Headlines 04–05)?

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