6 things to know today involving the Trump administration [Video]

Tariff Exemptions for AutomakersFollowing talks with big three automakers, Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, President Donald Trump has given the auto industry a one-month exemption to tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.Ford warned the 25% tax would cause assembly lines to shut down as soon as next week.Now, the administration is advising automakers to use the next month to prepare for the tax or shift their production to the U.S.Other sectors are reportedly asking for tariff exemptions as Trump imposes import taxes to stop illegal immigration and drug trafficking and to close the trade gap.Along with Canada, France is also hoping to convince Trump to avoid tariffs on European imports next month.Re-Hiring and Firing More Federal WorkersThe Department of Government Efficiency is cutting over 80,000 jobs, or about 20% of the Department of Veterans Affairs workforce, while trying to bring back about 180 people laid off from the Centers …