Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump convened the world's most important auto executives at the White House Friday to press for increased domestic production, while again heaping criticism on the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump convened the world's most important auto executives at the White House Friday to review plans to roll back fuel emissions standards and press for increased production in America.

President Donald Trump told a group of auto company executives that he is open to talks with California over vehicle fuel efficiency standards, something the industry is hoping can head off a battle between Washington and Sacramento.