Canada’s auto industry faces growing pressure as trade tensions with the U.S. persist, forcing manufacturers to reconsider long-standing reliance on North American supply chains. With uncertainty expected to linger under current U.S. leadership, companies are now exploring unconventional solutions to mitigate risks. The shift reflects broader concerns over tariffs and shifting trade policies, pushing automakers to adapt strategies once dismissed as impractical. Industry analysts warn that the changes could reshape production and sourcing networks in ways not seen in decades.


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 ...