Asian markets rise on Trump auto tariff reprieve

Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 6, 2025

Asian markets climbed on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced a one-month tariff delay on auto imports from Mexico and Canada. The White House announced Wednesday an exemption on any autos coming through the North American neighbours' free trade pact, after Trump held talks with the "Big Three" US automakers - Stellantis, Ford and General Motors. US automakers have been am