Officials from the two countries pleaded their case to Trump’s aides and advisers, only to find that the intermediaries at times seemed unsure of what President Trump desired.

President Donald Trump has granted an exemption on auto tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Wednesday, issuing a major, albeit temporary,

Major US tariffs against Canada and Mexico are now in effect, igniting fears of a recession and broader trade war, though some have already been rolled back temporarily.