How are tariffs affecting Canada's auto industry, really?

Canada August 28, 2026 06:03 AM

Car parts can cross international borders six, seven or even eight times before ending up in a vehicle. But amid a trade war, as both Canada and the United States raise tariffs up to 50 per cent, it's getting more expensive — and complicated — to build cars. The CBC's Acton Clarkin breaks it down.

How are tariffs affecting Canada's auto industry, really?

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