US to cut Canadian auto tariffs to 15% in exchange for lifting retaliatory measures

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The United States is preparing to reduce import tariffs on automobiles from Canada to 15% from the current 25%, as part of a trade agreement under negotiation, with Canada required to lift trade measures imposed in retaliation against the US. Multiple foreign news agencies reported, citing sources, that under the new agreement the tariff rate for Canadian autos would fall to 15%, while details of the deal are still being finalized and there remains a possibility that President Donald Trump could adjust terms late in the negotiations or scrap the agreement, as has happened in past trade talks. The two countries are also discussing ways to expand the list of parts and value eligible for additional tariff exemptions, but no final decision has been made so far. If an agreement is reached on that issue, it would further reduce the tariff burden on automakers. The tariff cut could be a major victory for Canada's auto industry, including major manufacturers such as Toyota, Honda, General Motors, and Ford, which all have production bases in Canada and export vehicles to the US market. Last year, the US announced 25% tariffs on imported cars and trucks built outside the country, while for vehicles produced in Canada and Mexico, the US would levy tariffs only on the value of parts not made in the US, in an effort to push manufacturers to increase domestic production and use more local parts.

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Toyota Motor Corp.
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US tariff cut on Canadian autos to 15% reduces costs for Toyota's Canadian production.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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US tariff cut on Canadian autos to 15% reduces costs for Honda's Canadian production.

Ford Motor Company
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US tariff cut on Canadian autos to 15% reduces costs for Ford's Canadian production.

General Motors Company
GM
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US tariff cut on Canadian autos to 15% reduces costs for GM's Canadian production.

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