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The major U.S. automakers were given a one-month exemption from new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration said Wednesday.

President Trump’s plan to apply 25 percent tariffs on Canadian exports is set to start on Tuesday. They would deal a brutal blow to Canada’s economy.

Toronto – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is unwilling to lift Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump leaves any U.S. tariffs on Canada, a senior government official told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

TORONTO — (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday ... spoke Wednesday with leaders of Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler and Jeep.

Canada’s initial retaliatory tariffs against the United States will remain in place despite President Donald Trump postponing 25 percent tariffs on many imports from Canada for a month, two senior Canadian government officials said.

The American Automotive Policy Council, which represents Ford, GM, and Stellantis, is pushing for a full exemption on vehicles and parts that meet USMCA’s strict content requirements. Industry leaders warn that even a short delay won’t be enough to prevent disruptions to an already complex supply chain.

Amid turmoil over U.S. tariffs, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke today about trade and fentanyl. Ann-Clara Vaillancourt, the media-relations director for Trudeau, confirmed the discussion in a statement that also said both countries will continue to be in contact today but did not elaborate.