Josh Rubin, Toronto Star Feb 24, 2026 Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, most Canadian exports that comply with CUSMA will remain tariff-free, providing relief for manufacturers and suppliers. APMA President Flavio Volpe said “The fact they used CUSMA as … a filter for the industrial sector means that a significant number of people in the administration see it as robust for serving American interests.” Read here

Julien McEvoy, Le Journal de Quebec Feb 24, 2026 [Original in French] Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, American customs officials will stop collecting certain tariffs imposed under emergency powers, allowing most Canadian exports that comply with CUSMA to remain duty-free. APMA President Flavio Volpe called the decision encouraging but warned the U.S. could still apply pressure through future revisions or sector-specific tariffs. The ruling provides temporary relief for

Abigail Bimman, CTV National News February 20, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court struck down U.S. President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a stinging loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. Seeing the ruling as “important for the rule of law,” APMA President Flavio Volpe said that “It’s really important to see that the Supreme Court will rule against the president even when he overreaches.” (Flavio appears @ 5:25) Watch here

Sean Boynton & Ariel Rabinovitch, Global News Feb 20, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s emergency tariffs on Canada and other countries, ruling he exceeded his authority, though new temporary tariffs and sector-specific duties remain in place. APMA President Flavio Volpe said “there is some value in knowing now that the Supreme Court was prepared to uphold the law with an overreaching President,” but noted industrial tariffs on Canada are still in effe

Kelly Geraldine Malone, Toronto Star Feb 19, 2026 The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into rules-of-origin regulations for automobiles under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade. APMA President Flavio Volpe said American content in Canadian vehicles increased from 38 per cent under NAFTA in 2019 to 50 per cent under CUSMA in 2024.   "So (CUSMA) has been a tremendous gain for the U.S. parts sector and the U.S. raw material sector in autom

François Tessier, LeBlogAuto.com Feb 18, 2026 [Translated from original in French] Canada is reopening its market to up to 49,000 Chinese-made EVs each year to diversify trade beyond the U.S., a shift that is raising concerns about supply chain integration and future negotiations with Washington. APMA President Flavio Volpe characterized the move as a defining factor for the sector’s future, while cautioning that government efforts must translate into real investment given Ca

Jeff Renaud, Western News Feb 17, 2026 APMA unveiled Project Arrow 2.0 at the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow, introducing the Vector and Borealis EV prototypes as the program moves toward next-generation, deployable technologies. Flavio Volpe said the phase advances capabilities that will help define mobility in the 2030s and 2040s. Read here

Iain Boekhoff, Bloomberg News Feb 12, 2026 Canada’s plan to allow more Chinese-made EV imports is raising concerns about U.S. trade talks, even as Ottawa pursues diversification. APMA President Flavio Volpe said Chinese entrants must compete on equal terms, noting partners will have to “grind it out like everybody else.” Read here

Ben Cousins, Financial Post February 11, 2026 Over 80% of Canadian OEMs are restructuring supply chains and pursuing new markets to manage tariff pressure and trade uncertainty, according to KPMG. “The survey captures an industry that understands the scale of disruption but continues to make disciplined decisions,” said APMA President Flavio Volpe, pointing to stronger supply chains and new global partnerships. Read here

Josh Rubin, Toronto Star Feb 9, 2026 Trade experts warn that blocking the new Windsor-Detroit bridge would disrupt cross-border supply chains and hurt businesses and consumers on both sides of the border. “It’s a Monday afternoon social media rant in February,” said APMA CEO Flavio Volpe. “I’m not sure about auto sector demand for that bridge access when it opens in July. Hopefully other things will happen tomorrow to shift his mood.” Read here

Tracy Moran, The National Post Feb 6, 2026 Trump's tariffs have forced firms to raise prices, and in some cases, slow production and lay off workers. APMA President Flavio Volpe said Trump’s trade policy is punishing American companies’ production in Canada. “You’re hurting General Motors in Oshawa, but also GM American suppliers.”  Read here

Giselle Ucar, ARD New York Feb 7, 2026 [Translated from original in German] Canada is moving to protect its auto sector amid trade tensions with the U.S., replacing EV quotas with emissions standards, reintroducing purchase incentives, and investing in charging infrastructure and battery production to reduce export reliance. APMA President Flavio Volpe called the approach fairer for domestic producers, warning companies that manufacture and employ workers in Canada could othe

Louna Marchet, ICI Radio–Canada | CBC News Feb 6, 2026 [Translated from original in French] Doug Ford is pleased to see Ottawa abandoning its mandatory electric vehicle sales targets. APMA President Flavio Volpe says he is “very happy” because the strategy is complex and addresses both supply and demand while staying focused on reducing emissions. He welcomes the return of incentives, specifically the inclusion of plug-in hybrids, because “we manufacture them here,” he says.

Antonio Sánchez, Milenio Feb 6, 2026 [Translated from original in Spanish] Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a national automotive strategy designed to attract global investment, support domestic production, and reinforce North American supply chain integration under the USMCA. APMA President Flavio Volpe said Canada is well positioned to compete regionally by prioritizing free trade partners and backing electrification through both consumer and industry incentives, helping

David Cochrane, Power & Politics | CBC News Feb 5, 2026 Minister Mélanie Joly framed the new EV incentives as a response to a evolving trends in the auto sector, while APMA President Flavio Volpe said replacing the EV mandate with emissions targets strengthens the industry by easing financial pressure on automakers and suppliers. He warned the previous system could have cost companies “up to $3 billion and nothing in return” amid declining exports, adding the new approach bet

Renée Rodgers, CTV News Feb 5, 2026 APMA President Flavio Volpe says the incentives is “a full ecosystem approach to automotive in this country,” that can help the industry create “more productive technologies that are attractive to Canadian buyers.” Watch here

Marella Fernandez, The Close | BNN Bloomberg Feb 5, 2026 Flavio Volpe, president of the APMA, discussing Canada's EV mandate. He said the new emissions-based approach targets carbon reduction while creating “a path” for multiple technologies, supported by rebates and charging investments that make adoption easier for consumers and strengthen the business case for future manufacturing investment. (Flavio appears @ 1:18:46) Watch here

Eric Atkins, The Globe and Mail Feb 5, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new automotive strategy that eliminates the EV sales mandate while introducing stricter emissions standards, consumer rebates, charging investments, and billions in industry support. APMA President Flavio Volpe said the changes should have positive impacts on the industry, as the plan aims to reinforce domestic manufacturing and the broader supply chain amid ongoing tariff pressure from Presiden

David Kennedy, Automotive News Canada Feb 5, 2026 Refocusing on vehicle emissions and tackling the challenges facing Canadian automotive through an “eco-system wide” strategy should put the industry on firmer ground, said Flavio Volpe, CEO of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association. The mandate addressed only one side of the EV-adoption equation, he said, and would have penalized producers for not meeting electrification targets that were not achievable. “We all know

Sydney Ko, iPolitics Feb 5, 2026 The policy choice drew praise from APMA President Flavio Volpe, who said Ottawa is finally using the size of the Canadian market itself as a lever. “The Canadian market has more buyers than units we produce,” Volpe said in an interview. “If Canadians benefit from buying Canadian-built vehicles, that helps companies change their production programs, bring higher-technology vehicles here, and make them available to Canadians.” Read here  (Paywal