'We have to remain vigilant so that this doesn't become a permanent foothold': Volpe on China EV deal

APMA
Jan 20
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Merella Fernandez, BNN Bloomberg

Jan 16, 2026

APMA President Flavio Volpe joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the outlook and future of Canada's auto sector. “…we paid a price here…we have to remain vigilant that this doesn't become a permanent foothold that expands through the market like it did in Europe and put all those local manufacturers on the back foot.”

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