Global Automakers of Canada is urging Canada, the United States and Mexico to recommit to tariff-free automotive trade as the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement enters its scheduled review period.
In a statement, the association said the agreement’s review presents an opportunity to reinforce the policy framework that has supported North America’s integrated automotive industry for decades. It called on governments to maintain tariff-free trade, regulatory cooperation and stable investment conditions.
“The North American automotive sector depends on a highly integrated supply chain that crosses borders multiple times during production,” said Lucas Malinowski, president and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada. “A return to tariff-free auto trade is essential to protecting jobs, supporting consumer choice, and maintaining the competitiveness of the Canadian and North American auto industry.”
The association said the region’s automotive competitiveness depends on predictable trade rules and warned that additional tariffs, policy uncertainty or new barriers could discourage investment, disrupt supply chains and increase vehicle costs.
“Canada, the United States, and Mexico share a common interest in a strong regional auto industry that can compete with Europe and Asia for investment, innovation, and production,” Malinowski said. “The priority now should be to reduce uncertainty, restore confidence, and ensure the CUSMA/USMCA framework continues to support growth, innovation, and good jobs across the region.”
The statement comes as governments continue discussions surrounding the agreement’s review process, which industry groups view as an important milestone for the future of North American automotive manufacturing and trade.
