Trump signs executive actions to give automakers a break from some tariffs

By Steve Inskeep

Published April 30, 2025 at 6:55 AM EDT

Before a rally in Michigan on Tuesday, President Trump signed actions to give automakers a break from some tariffs. NPR speaks with Macomb County Chief Executive Mark Hackel about the reprieve.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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