- Wed Mar 05, 2025 12:00 pm
#7998
Trumps trade war and the Canadian EV industry future implications
With the re-emergence of Trump era trade tactics, how seriously should we be taking the potential impact on the still-developing Canadian EV manufacturing sector? Is this a temporary setback or a sign of deeper, long-term challenges?
The article paints a bleak picture, suggesting significant damage and a chilling effect on investment. But is this overly pessimistic? Could this situation actually present an opportunity for Canada to double down on its commitment to EV manufacturing and establish itself as a leader independent of US influence?
Billions have been invested in Canadian EV manufacturing. Are these investments now at risk? How might companies like Honda and Volkswagen react to this renewed trade tension, given their significant planned investments in Canadian battery plants? Could we see a shift in these investments back to the US?
More broadly, what does this mean for the future of North American auto manufacturing? Will we see a continued decoupling of the integrated supply chains that have defined the industry for decades? And what role will international competitors, particularly China, play in filling the void?
Lets discuss the potential ramifications of this renewed trade conflict and explore the best path forward for the Canadian EV industry.
With the re-emergence of Trump era trade tactics, how seriously should we be taking the potential impact on the still-developing Canadian EV manufacturing sector? Is this a temporary setback or a sign of deeper, long-term challenges?
The article paints a bleak picture, suggesting significant damage and a chilling effect on investment. But is this overly pessimistic? Could this situation actually present an opportunity for Canada to double down on its commitment to EV manufacturing and establish itself as a leader independent of US influence?
Billions have been invested in Canadian EV manufacturing. Are these investments now at risk? How might companies like Honda and Volkswagen react to this renewed trade tension, given their significant planned investments in Canadian battery plants? Could we see a shift in these investments back to the US?
More broadly, what does this mean for the future of North American auto manufacturing? Will we see a continued decoupling of the integrated supply chains that have defined the industry for decades? And what role will international competitors, particularly China, play in filling the void?
Lets discuss the potential ramifications of this renewed trade conflict and explore the best path forward for the Canadian EV industry.
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