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Foreign Automakers Threaten US Car Pullout Over USMCA Delay

4/28/2026

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Foreign automakers warned the Trump administration they could pull their cheapest U.S. cars if the USMCA is not renewed.
President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian automotive exports, while the USMCA would keep tariffs at zero.
The auto industry urged the administration to extend the USMCA as Mexico and Canada seek talks to ease the duties.
The three countries aim to finish the deal by July 1.

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Foreign automakers warned the Trump administration they could pull their cheapest U.S. cars if the USMCA is not renewed.
President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian automotive exports, while the USMCA would keep tariffs at zero.
The auto industry urged the administration to extend the USMCA as Mexico and Canada seek talks to ease the duties.
The three countries aim to finish the deal by July 1.