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The Detroit News
April 14, 2025
Breana Noble, Luke Ramseth, and Grant Schawb
In another twist, the automotive industry might soon see relief from tariffs imposed on imported vehicles and parts after President Donald Trump said Monday that companies need more time to expand their U.S. manufacturing.
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“The pressure release is needed now,” said Glenn Stevens, executive director of MichAuto, the automotive arm of the Detroit Regional Chamber. He added, however: “They need certainty on policy, and they need more than a little more time. We need to focus on a stronger USMCA. This region can be globally competitive and must be globally competitive.”
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Companies across the industry are also evaluating cutbacks on costs and production, Stevens added.
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Although Trump characterized the auto tariffs as “permanent, 100%” when he announced them, his Monday remarks weren’t completely unexpected, Stevens said. Companies, trade associations and the Michigan congressional delegation, he said, all have been advocating for a reevaluation of the auto tariffs.
“They’re listening,” Stevens said about the Trump administration. “This is a good sign.”