Auto belt anxiety: Where Southwestern Ontario stands a year after Trump 2.0

Auto belt anxiety: Where Southwestern Ontario stands a year after Trump 2.0
The London Free Press
Jan. 20 will mark one year since Donald Trump swept back into office, igniting a trade war between Canada and the U.S.
Jan. 20 will mark one year since Donald Trump swept back into office, igniting a trade war between Canada and the U.S.
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Auto belt anxiety: Where Southwestern Ontario stands a year after Trump 2.0

Chinese EVs could lead to Canadian plant, but U.S. fallout looms: Analyst

Chinese EVs could lead to Canadian plant, but U.S. fallout looms: Analyst
The London Free Press
"Canada is staking its ground, saying it will not be bullied by the U.S."
"Canada is staking its ground, saying it will not be bullied by the U.S."
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Chinese EVs could lead to Canadian plant, but U.S. fallout looms: Analyst

Auto belt anxiety: Southwestern Ontario notching wins in turbulent times

Auto belt anxiety: Southwestern Ontario notching wins in turbulent times
The London Free Press
Canada's auto sector experienced turbulence in 2025, but there were wins worth celebrating in Southwestern Ontario
Canada's auto sector experienced turbulence in 2025, but there were wins worth celebrating in Southwestern Ontario
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Auto belt anxiety: Southwestern Ontario notching wins in turbulent times

Toyota’s new hybrid RAV4 signals stability amid auto-sector turmoil

Toyota’s new hybrid RAV4 signals stability amid auto-sector turmoil
The London Free Press
"It is turbulent now, but we do not know what the landscape will be like years from now. We ride out storms.”
"It is turbulent now, but we do not know what the landscape will be like years from now. We ride out storms.”
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Toyota’s new hybrid RAV4 signals stability amid auto-sector turmoil

Canada’s pledged the electric-vehicle sector $50B in subsidies. Is it worth it?

Canada’s pledged the electric-vehicle sector $50B in subsidies. Is it worth it?
The London Free Press
Governments have together pledged as much as $52.5 billion in support for electric vehicle businesses in Canada
Governments have together pledged as much as $52.5 billion in support for electric vehicle businesses in Canada
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Canada’s pledged the electric-vehicle sector $50B in subsidies. Is it worth it?

Auto belt anxiety: Key trade talks loom, uncertainty persists

Auto belt anxiety: Key trade talks loom, uncertainty persists
The London Free Press
The Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement that allows a fully integrated vehicle sector is up for renegotiation.
The Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement that allows a fully integrated vehicle sector is up for renegotiation.
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Auto belt anxiety: Key trade talks loom, uncertainty persists

Ontario’s EV push hit as Honda reportedly halts Alliston plans

Ontario’s EV push hit as Honda reportedly halts Alliston plans
The London Free Press
The province insists the auto sector remains resilient despite setbacks.
The province insists the auto sector remains resilient despite setbacks.
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Ontario’s EV push hit as Honda reportedly halts Alliston plans

Canadian car sales fall again, but U.S. demand offers hope for Ontario automakers

Canadian car sales fall again, but U.S. demand offers hope for Ontario automakers
The London Free Press
Sales declined for an eighth straight month in Canada, but the market that buys most Canadian-built vehicles remains resilient.
Sales declined for an eighth straight month in Canada, but the market that buys most Canadian-built vehicles remains resilient.
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Canadian car sales fall again, but U.S. demand offers hope for Ontario automake…

Trump’s 50% auto tariff threat rattles Southwestern Ontario manufacturers

Trump’s 50% auto tariff threat rattles Southwestern Ontario manufacturers
The London Free Press
Industry experts warn the threatened tariffs could devastate Canada’s auto sector while also disrupting U.S. production.
Industry experts warn the threatened tariffs could devastate Canada’s auto sector while also disrupting U.S. production.
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Trump’s 50% auto tariff threat rattles Southwestern Ontario manufacturers
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