President Trump's statement regarding aid for automakers transitioning production to the U.S. boosted shares of several companies. Following a meeting with Salvadoran President Bukele, Trump indicated he's exploring ways to assist automakers adjusting to previous tariff implementations. While Ford, GM, and Stellantis saw significant gains (1-4%), Tesla's shares dipped slightly. This follows Trump's April 3rd imposition of 25% tariffs on imported vehicles, despite recent tariff reductions for other sectors.

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