All three Detroit automakers, along with others, build vehicles in Canada and Mexico that would face tariffs imposed by Trump.
There’s mixed reaction from the Detroit Regional Chamber on Governor Whitmer’s State of the State. Chamber Vice president Brad Williams says Whitmer talking about the impact of tariffs on Canada and Mexico was a highlight for them.
The flags of Mexico, Canada and the United States are shown near the Ambassador Bridge, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
GM and Stellantis would be most affected by the tariffs, given that they rely “significantly” on both Canada and Mexico for their U.S. vehicle sales.
Trump's moves have raised inflation fears, even as he has promised the American public that taxes on imports are the easiest path to national prosperity.
As new U.S. tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico go into effect today, automakers and suppliers are facing higher costs and significant disruptions to vehicle and parts production in the highly integrated North American supply chain.
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