Automakers Frustrated, Relieved With Month-Long Tariff Reprieve

Cars pass along the assembly line at the Stellantis plant in Brampton, Ont. on July 21, 2023. The Canadian Press/Chris Young

There’s a mix of relief and continued frustration within the auto sector as U.S. President Donald Trump granted a one-month tariff exemption for vehicles traded under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.

The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, which represents Stellantis, Ford and GM, said it “welcomes” the exemption.