Auto Tariffs
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Higher tariffs on Canadian imports would be ‘catastrophic,’ Honda exec saysA pending increase in U.S. tariffs on steel and auto imports from Canada starting Jan. 1 would be 'catastrophic' for the industry, a Honda Motor executive said on Tuesday.EconomyOct 28
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Trump defends auto tariffs, economy in Michigan as U.S. midterms loomTrump argued his policies have revived the auto industry, even as businesses contend the tariffs he’s imposed against Canada — and threats of more to come — have hurt the state.U.S. NewsJul 27
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Trump says he’ll raise EU auto tariffs to 25% next week over trade disputeTrump said in a social media post that the European Union 'is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal,' though he did not flesh out his objections in the post.U.S. NewsMay 1
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Trump commerce secretary takes ‘aggressive’ stance against Ontario auto industry, sources sayHoward Lutnick suggested the Trump administration is increasingly focused on vehicle assembly based in the United States, according to multiple sources who heard the discussion.PoliticsOct 8, 2025
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Ford Motors cites tariffs for hiking prices on some Mexico-made vehiclesFord earlier this week said U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war would add about US$2.5 billion in costs for 2025, though expects to reduce exposure by about US$1 billion.ConsumerMay 7, 2025
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Canada auto parts get Trump tariff exemption under CUSMA, U.S. saysThe bulletin from U.S. Customs and Border Protection says eligible auto parts under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement will be subject to a zero per cent tariff.EconomyMay 1, 2025
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Stellantis auto plant in Ontario set for another week-long shutdownThe Stellantis assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., will be closed for a week beginning May 5, a closure that comes on the heels of a two-week closure in April.CanadaMay 1, 2025
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Trump says 25% auto tariffs ‘could go up’ for Canada ‘at some point’Trump made the comment after declining to weigh in on Canada's federal election, which has been dominated by the growing trade war with the U.S.EconomyApr 23, 2025
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Trump suggests auto industry might receive tariff reprievePresident Donald Trump suggested he may temporarily exempt the auto industry from the tariffs he imposed on the sector to give carmakers time to adjust their supply.CanadaApr 14, 2025
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B.C.’s $17-billion auto industry prepared ‘as best they could’ ahead of U.S. tariffsIt might be some time before the full impact is felt for the consumer, as dealers will likely have some pre-tariff stock they can sell first.EconomyApr 9, 2025
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