By John Meyer, consultant in financial affairs – Eurasia Business News, March 5, 2025. Article No 1437.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 486 points, or 1.1%, closing at 43,006.59. The S&P 500 also increased by 1.1%, while the Nasdaq composite saw a larger gain of 1.5%.

U.S. stocks surge today as President Donald Trump’s announced a one-month tariff exemption for U.S. automakers. This decision came after Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, which was expected to significantly impact the automotive industry due to its reliance on imported parts.

Stock Market Rally: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 486 points, or 1.1%, closing at 43,006.59. The S&P 500 also increased by 1.1%, while the Nasdaq composite saw a larger gain of 1.5%.

Automaker Stocks: Shares of Ford Motor Company climbed by 5.8%, and General Motors saw an increase of 7.2% following the tariff exemption announcement.

Tariff Exemption: The one-month exemption aims to give U.S. automakers time to adjust their supply chains and shift production within the U.S., thereby avoiding future tariffs.

However, Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke Wednesday on tariffs with no apparent breakthrough in the trade tensions between the two countries.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said earlier Wednesday that a decision was expected this afternoon on the newly instated 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and hinted at a possible compromise involving exemptions for some products.

Trump implemented a 25% tariff on most goods from Canada and Mexico, and increased tariffs on Chinese imports to 20%, measures starting on March 4.

The production lines of U.S. car manufacturers are partly installed in Mexico and Canada, with parts and vehicles going back and forth a lot during their manufacture. This exemption applies to vehicles imported under the free trade agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico (CUSMA).

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This move has sparked optimism that a severe trade conflict might be avoided, contributing to the market’s positive performance. Nevertheless, the broader economic implications and potential countermeasures from trading partners remain a concern.

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