Carmakers Were Given a Monthlong Reprieve From Tariffs
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Trump hands carmakers 1-month reprieve from tariffs
Carve-out applies to companies operating through US-Mexico-Canada trade pactFinancial Times - 6h -
Carmakers win reprieve from Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Trump says he will exempt cars from the new import taxes, while continuing his criticism of Canada.BBC News - 32m -
Trump gives automakers one-month reprieve from tariffs
President Trump is giving a one-month exemption to U.S. automakers from the round of tariffs that took effect on March 4, the White House announced. Weijia Jiang has more.CBS News - 7h -
Trump temporarily spares carmakers from US tariffs on Canada and Mexico
After a call with top executives at GM, Ford and Stellantis, president approves one-month exemption from tariffs. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has temporarily spared ...The Guardian - 13h -
‘We Have Given Him Everything’: Trump’s Tariffs Stun Mexico
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government made major concessions — and delivered results — to avert President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs. He imposed them anyway.The New York Times - 10h -
The Oscars were silent on Trump, diverging from protests of past years
No one uttered the US president’s name, and speeches bore few references to Gaza or Ukraine, focusing on the LA fires. Anora dominates the Oscars — here’s the complete list of winners . The ...The Guardian - 3d -
The top 8 takeaways from the 2025 Oscars, according to those who were there
Our team on the ground at the 2025 Oscars reflects on the night's key moments — some of which you didn't see on TV.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
USAID staff given 15 minutes to gather belongings from Washington, D.C., office
The latest USAID directive comes as 1,600 workers received termination notices over the weekend and thousands more abroad were put on administrative leave.ABC News - Feb. 25 -
Ten things you should know about Trump’s tariffs but were afraid to ask
No, Mr President, they are not going to make America rich, great or popularFinancial Times - 15h
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