Muscat: Oil prices today climbed in early trading, boosted by new tariff exemptions floated by US President Donald Trump. Brent crude futures gained 27 cents, or 0.42%, to $65.15 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 26 cents, also 0.42%, to $61.79.

According to Oman News Agency, in the latest development, Trump said he was considering a modification to the 25% tariffs imposed on foreign auto and auto parts imports from Mexico, Canada, and other places.