For decades, Canada has relied heavily on the United States as its primary supplier of vehicles, but shifting trade policies are prompting automakers to reconsider their supply chains. Rising tariffs are pushing manufacturers to diversify their import strategies, with Mexico emerging as a key alternative. The country’s growing automotive production capacity and strategic trade agreements are accelerating its rise as a major player in Canada’s vehicle market. Industry analysts warn that Mexico could soon surpass the U.S. as Canada’s top source of imports, reshaping North American supply chains in the process.


The United States has for decades been Canada’s leading source of vehicles. But as tariffs drive automakers to shake up their import strategies, Mexico is gaining rapidly and threatening to take over ...