Canada’s auto industry faces mounting pressure as reliance on the U.S. market deepens amid ongoing trade tensions, with no clear alternatives in sight. With uncertainty expected to persist through the remainder of the current U.S. administration, automakers are now exploring unconventional solutions to mitigate risks. The shifting trade landscape has forced a reconsideration of long-standing strategies, pushing manufacturers toward untested approaches. Industry observers warn that the instability could reshape supply chains and production plans for years to come.


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 ...