US Nears Tariff Relief for Auto Industry After Lobbying Push (1)

Oct. 16, 2025, 9:40 PM UTC

The White House is poised to ease tariffs on the US auto industry, a move that would deliver a major win for carmakers that have aggressively lobbied to stem the fallout from record-level import duties.

The Commerce Department is slated to announce a five-year extension for an arrangement that allows automakers to reduce what they pay in tariffs on imported car parts, according to people familiar with the matter. Previously, that provision was scheduled to sunset after two years.

The announcement could come as soon as Friday, the people said, noting that similar tariff announcements have slipped. The policy is ...

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