Summary
Donald Trump warned he may impose tariffs of 50 to 100% on Canadian-made cars, claiming Canada “stole” the U.S. auto industry.
The U.S. and Canada have had a deeply integrated automotive sector since the 1965 Auto Pact, later reinforced by NAFTA and CUSMA.
Trump also enacted 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum to protect U.S. industries.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed to push back, with Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc traveling to Washington to meet Trump’s commerce pick and argue against the tariffs.
Well that settles it. I’m not buying one of those Canadian car brands now.
You won’t catch me dead driving a L’Automobile Candienne Maple Leaf SUV!
They run on maple syrup though, which means they’re eco friendly.
Reminds me of the Simpsons’ beer-powered car at the gas/beer station.
“One [pump] for you, one [pump] for me!”
Maple syrup is about 10$ / litre
I did of course mean ecologically friendly and not economically friendly.
That said - less than ten times the price to help the environment and of course make the country smell like a pancake breakfast? Sign me up!