In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has announced plans to ease the impact of 25% tariffs on U.S. automakers. White House officials have confirmed that President Trump will sign an executive order providing some relief to the automotive industry, which has expressed concerns that the existing tariffs could harm domestic factories and sales. This decision has elicited cautious optimism among automakers, albeit with lingering uncertainty over the overall outlook for major companies in the sector. As the stock market reacts to these changes, with futures showing mixed signals, the auto industry continues to lobby for further tariff exemptions, emphasizing the potential for layoffs and increased prices without relief.