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A deal has been reached to ease tariffs on imported cars, potentially averting a major crisis for the US auto industry. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the agreement, which is expected to be formally announced by President Trump in Michigan on Tuesday. The deal avoids stacking auto tariffs on top of existing steel and aluminum tariffs, a move that could save automakers thousands of dollars per vehicle. While details remain scarce, automakers like General Motors expressed gratitude, and Asian automakers' shares saw increases following the news. The agreement may include reimbursements for previously paid tariffs, but the possibility of future changes remains.

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