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Honda warns 50% Canada auto tariffs would be catastrophic for the auto industry. That is a margin and supply-chain risk for automakers with Canadian exposure, and the tape will price tariff odds befor
Honda warns 50% Canada auto tariffs would be catastrophic for auto industry.
Context
What happened: President Donald Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles and parts from 25% to 50% if a trade deal is not reached between the two countries. Honda warned that 50% Canada auto tariffs would be catastrophic for the auto industry.
Key numbers: Tariffs on Canadian vehicles and parts would rise from 25% to 50%.
Why it matters: Honda's warning signals that automakers see the threatened tariff increase as a severe risk to the industry if the two countries fail to reach a trade deal.
What changed
President Donald Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles and parts from 25% to 50% if a trade deal is not reached between the two countries. Honda warned that 50% Canada auto tariffs would be catastrophic for the auto industry.
Why it matters
Honda's warning signals that automakers see the threatened tariff increase as a severe risk to the industry if the two countries fail to reach a trade deal.