Facing Trump’s Auto Tariff Threat, Canada’s Response Isn’t So Clear
- Canada envoy says trade retaliation will be ‘proportional’
- ‘Can’t afford tit-for-tat’ response, car dealers group says
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Canada fired back at Donald Trump’s metals tariffs with dollar-for-dollar retaliation. For autos, it may not be so simple.
One of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s envoys said last week the government would respond “proportionally” if the U.S. imposes tariffs on vehicles and parts, though Canada hasn’t begun preparing any formal retaliatory package, two people familiar with the matter said. This contrasts with the European Union, which is already preparing a list of American goods to hit with protective duties in the event of auto levies.