Donald Trump has postponed his decision to impose tariffs on cars for six months

The American president, Donald Trump, announced this Friday that postpone decision on car rates for up to six months, a policy that could reach important partners such as Canada, Mexico, the European Union and Japan.

"The negotiation process will be commissioned by the US Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizerand if an agreement is not found within 180 days, the president will determine if it is necessary to take additional measures"The White House said in a statement.

Trump had until Saturday to announce he was deciding to go ahead with his threat of setting 25% tariffs on imported cars, a scenario that worries his trading partners .

For the American president, the question of the trade deficit poses a national security problem.

"The military superiority and defense of the United States depends on the competitiveness of its automotive industry and the research and development activities that this industry generates," said the executive in a statement.

Establish new rates could damage the already deteriorated commercial links Washington with its most important partners, already burdened by the decision last year to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum.