USMCA-Compliant Auto Parts Escape Trump's Tariffs

Auto parts that comply with the US-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement will temporarily be exempt from the tariffs on auto imports announced by President Trump. The White House has stated these parts will remain tariff-free until a process for applying tariffs on their non-U.S. content is established.

In a move that could impact the automotive sector, a White House spokesperson has clarified that auto parts compliant with the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will initially be exempt from the newly announced tariffs on auto imports by President Donald Trump.

The principal deputy press secretary, Harrison Fields, stated on X that these USMCA-compliant auto parts will avoid tariffs for now, pending the development of a procedure to assess tariffs on their non-U.S. content.

This announcement comes amidst ongoing discussions between the Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Customs and Border Protection about the tariffs' implementation.

(With inputs from agencies.)