Auto industry urges Canada to stand with North America as trade talks loom
- APMA
- 4 hours ago
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Grace Macaluso, Automotive News
Feb 23, 2026
As Canada prepares for the USMCA review, APMA President Flavio Volpe emphasized that the auto sector depends on deeply integrated North American supply chains, describing it as a “Fortress North America.” He warned that preserving continental market access is essential to restoring up to 600,000 units of Canadian production. Industry leaders said diversification may support growth, but Canada’s manufacturing base and export volumes remain overwhelmingly tied to the U.S. market.
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