The Canadian Automotive Partnership Council (CAPC) reaffirmed a shared commitment to a strong and competitive North American automotive industry, and the importance of continuing to stand united in pursuit of that objective. The group met last week to discuss concerns about the potential for tariffs on Canada’s auto exports into the U.S.
The tariffs, along with existing tariffs already implemented on steel and aluminum, would severely harm Canada’s ability to compete on the global stage, CAPC says.
“Our government has a track record of supporting the automotive sector,” said Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, who attended the meeting, along with Jim Wilson, Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, representatives from the Québec government and representatives from the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, including John White, President & CEO.
“The U.S and Canada share a unique economic relationship grounded in fair and balanced trade, integrated supply chains and complementary markets,” said Wilson. Jobs across our economy, workers and their families, businesses, and entire communities are counting on us to advocate for them and defend Ontario’s and Canada’s interests.”
Don Walker, CEO of Magna and Chairman of CAPC said it’s important “that we continue to emphasize that no one wins if further tariffs are implemented in our sector.”
Membership in the CAPC comprises the CEOs of Canada’s five automotive assemblers, CEOs of Canada’s leading parts suppliers, representatives from labour, academia, aftermarket and dealer associations, and federal, Ontario and Quebec industry ministers.
