圖片及新聞英文原文出處https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/05/business/tariffs-autos-mexico-canada-paused/index.html
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Tariffs on cars from Mexico and Canada delayed by one month
(對墨西哥和加拿大汽車的關稅延後一個月)
作者By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN
更新時間Updated 6:38 PM EST, Wed March 5, 2025
(CNN) — 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, concession on a key part of his administration’s economic plan. (CNN)美國川普總統已批准對墨西哥和加拿大的汽車關稅豁免一個月,白宮新聞秘書卡羅琳·萊維特於週三宣布,這是他政府經濟計劃中的一個關鍵部分,雖然只是暫時的讓步。)
After speaking with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, Trump said he agreed to a reprieve to ensure America’s Big Three automakers aren’t harmed financially. But the tariffs are not off – not yet, anyway.
(在與福特、通用汽車和斯特蘭蒂斯進行會談後,川普表示,他同意暫緩徵收關稅,以確保美國三大汽車製造商不會在財務上受到損害。但這些關稅並未被取消——至少目前還沒有。)
① tariff (n.) 關稅
The government ※imposed a higher tariff※ on imported luxury goods to protect local industries.
政府對進口奢侈品※徵收更高的關稅※,以保護本地產業。
② grant (v.) 授予,允許
The committee decided to ※grant the scientist additional funding※ for her research.
委員會決定※授予這位科學家額外的資助※以支持她的研究。
③ exemption (n.) 免除,豁免
Certain low-income families ※qualify for a tax exemption※ under the new policy.
根據新政策,某些低收入家庭※符合免稅資格※。
④ announce (v.) 宣布
The CEO ※announced a major restructuring plan※to improve the company's efficiency.
執行長※宣布一項重大重組計劃※,以提升公司的效率。
⑤ issue (v.) 發布,頒布
The government ※issued new regulations※ to ensure food safety standards.
政府※頒布新的規定※,以確保食品安全標準。
⑥ albeit (conj.) 儘管,雖然
The project was completed on time, ※albeit with some minor delays※.
該專案按時完成,※儘管出現一些小的延誤※。
⑦ temporary (adj.) 暫時的
The company ※hired temporary workers※ to handle the holiday season rush.
該公司※雇用兼職人員※來應對假期的業務高峰。
⑧ concession (n.) 讓步,妥協
The two sides ※made mutual concessions※ to reach a peaceful agreement.
雙方※做出相互讓步※,以達成和平協議。
⑨ administration (n.) (中央)政府;行政團隊
※The new administration※ has promised to implement major economic reforms.
※新政府※承諾實施重大經濟改革。
⑩ reprieve (n.) 暫緩,緩刑
The unexpected sunny weather provided ※a brief reprieve※ from the week-long downpour.
意外的晴朗天氣為連續一週的大雨提供※一個短暫的喘息※。
圖片及新聞英文原文出處https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/05/business/tariffs-autos-mexico-canada-paused/index.html