The Trump administration has denied requests by Tesla for tariff relief on components of its electric vehicles, and rejected Uber's petition to waive tariffs on electric scooters and at least 50 separate requests by General Motors.
A group of major automakers on Thursday backed a compromise on vehicle emissions aimed at heading off a confrontation between California and the Trump administration over requirements through 2026.
There are reports that the Trump administration will delay auto tariffs that the Commerce Department says are justified by national security considerations by up to six months.
The Trump administration said Monday it will drop rules first proposed in 2012 that would have required automakers to install brake-throttle override systems to prevent runaway vehicles.
