Canada’s auto industry faces mounting pressure as reliance on the U.S. market deepens, with no straightforward alternatives in sight. With trade tensions expected to persist under current U.S. leadership, automakers are now exploring unconventional solutions to mitigate risks. The shift reflects growing concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities and regulatory instability. Industry insiders warn that traditional strategies may no longer suffice as uncertainty looms over cross-border trade.
Canada's auto sector has no easy alternative to the U.S. market. But as trade turbulence looks likely to continue through the remainder of Trump’s presidency, once "unthinkable" strategies are coming ...