Trump held calls with American automakers worried about tariffs

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  U.S. Consumers Are Increasingly Worried About Trump’s Tariff Plans

  The Consumer Sentiment Index hit its lowest reading since November 2023.
  
  Inc. - Feb. 21

• Trump’s tariffs worry companies. Here’s what they’re saying about the uncertainty.

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  MarketWatch - 8h
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  Automakers applaud Trump's tariff exemption for industry

  The exemption was granted at the request of Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
  
  ABC News - 8h

• Consumer confidence sinks to 8-month low on worries about inflation and Trump tariffs

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  MarketWatch - Feb. 25

• Americans are worried about the economy, Consumer Confidence Index finds

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  CBS News - Feb. 26

• Trump offers one-month tariff exemption to U.S. automakers

  Automakers will get a one-month reprieve from 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.
  
  CBS News - 10h
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  Trump grants U.S. automakers one-month exception from tariffs

  President Trump has granted U.S. automakers a one-month reprieve from the tariffs imposed on imports from Canada and Mexico.
  
  NBC News - 12h

• Why is Trump's tariff pause for automakers important for consumers, economy?

  The White House announced that President Trump would delay tariffs on cars from Mexico and Canada for 30 days. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest on Trump's tariffs.
  
  CBS News - 8h

• With Trump’s tariffs paused, ‘Big Three’ automakers may race to build inventories

  Automakers got a reprieve from Trump’s tariffs, and may use this time to build up inventories.
  
  MarketWatch - 8h

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