Sébastien Bell, AutoTrader.ca Feb 24, 2026 Canada and Germany signed a joint declaration to expand cooperation in EVs, hydrogen mobility, and critical minerals. APMA President Flavio Volpe emphasized that Canada’s auto sector still depends on tariff-free North American trade, warning that losing continental integration would “shut down the industry.” Read here

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

Allan Small, The Sunday Money Show | Newstalk 1010 Feb 14, 2026 APMA President Flavio Volpe said Canada’s auto sector is underperforming largely due to U.S. tariffs and trade tensions, stressing the industry has been deeply integrated across North America for more than a century. He warned that tariffing auto parts could disrupt production continent-wide, with about half of Canada’s $35 billion in annual parts output shipped to U.S. assembly plants. (Flavio appears @ 13:03) L

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

Brian Lilley, Toronto Sun February 11, 2026 Flavio Volpe, APMA CEO, discussing the Canadian EV strategy and Stellantis in this interview. On the possibility of a Chinese automaker producing cars in Canada, he said, “To set up a plant here, to make 250,000 a year that are currently not allowed in the U.S., is not a business model that somebody will take on.” The likely screnario, Volpe believes, is that if the Chinese are going to make cars in North America, they will start in

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

Tonda MacCharles, Toronto Star Feb 4, 2026 The Carney Liberals will release a new automotive strategy Thursday that drops electric vehicle (EV) sales mandates and moves to new fuel efficiency standards, government and industry sources confirmed to the Star. APMA President Flavio Volpe said, “I’m happy that it appears we’ll move into a much more realistic formula without relenting on the path of modernization that, includes electrification, but might include mass deployments o

Abby Hughes, CBC News Feb 2, 2026 A Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing report finds Canadian vehicle production has nearly halved since 2016 as the Detroit Three scaled back, while Toyota Motor Corporation and Honda Motor Company now dominate output. Urging stronger investment incentives, APMA President Flavio Volpe said, “The president of the United States is using a stick. So let's find at least a carrot here and put it into the mix.” Read here

Jenna Benchetrit, CBC News Jan 30, 2026 Hyundai Motor Company is exploring collaboration with Canada’s hydrogen sector following the Canada–South Korea MOU, reinforcing its long-term bet on hydrogen even as some competitors step back. APMA President Flavio Volpe noted, “They know that the hydrogen future starts with the hydrogen present, which is trucks and heavy vehicles.” Read here

Eric Atkins, The Globe and Mail February 1, 2026 A new report from the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing finds Ontario vehicle production has nearly halved since 2016, as the Detroit Three scaled back operations while Toyota Motor Corporation and Honda Motor Company now account for 77% of Canadian output. The report suggests their stability reflects a longer-term investment mindset, warning the sector’s outlook will hinge on Ottawa’s upcoming auto strategy and the r