Flavio Volpe, the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, effectively advocates for Canada's auto industry. After successfully navigating a court injunction during the 2022 blockade of the Ambassador Bridge, he focused on Project Arrow, a zero-emissions vehicle aimed at showcasing Canada's automotive capabilities. Recently, Volpe has fought against U.S. tariffs threatening Canadian auto parts, arguing that a 25% duty would devastate suppliers operating on slim margins. Although he achieved a temporary exemption under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement for certain parts, the overarching threat of tariffs remains a significant concern for the industry.
If they’re told by their customer that they’ve got to eat a 25 percent duty, there’s no point in making anything. They’re done.
A tariff on parts—and you can quote me swearing, I don’t care—will fucking crash the industry.
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