Doug Palmer

The president's announcement clashes with his previous comments claiming the sweeping tariffs would be enforced without exclusions, exemptions or further delays.

The reprieve will apply to all auto manufacturers operating in North America under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement signed by the three nations during Trump’s first administration.

Lutnick said he did not expect immediate tariff relief for China since it continues to subsidize fentanyl production that is killing Americans.

Trump also reaffirmed that he intends to raise his most recent tariff on all Chinese goods to 20 percent.

It could be a negotiating tactic: Trump similarly pledged to levy tariffs earlier this month before backing off at the last minute.

Greer's confirmation narrowly passed, as Democrats have dug in against all of President Donald Trump's nominees.

The White House suggested Tuesday there is a strong case for copper import protections because the metal is an essential component of military hardware.

President Donald Trump indicated that he intends to go ahead with plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on all Canadian and Mexican goods.

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the bloc is "ready to discuss" reducing its 10 percent tariff as part of broader negotiations.

The biggest foreign supplier of cars was Mexico ($49 billion), followed by Japan ($40 billion), South Korea ($37 billion), Canada ($28 billion) and Germany ($25 billion).