Trump Declares War on Canadian SUVs He Secretly Loves to Drive
KEY POINTS
- •President Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles and parts to start January 1, 2027.
- •Canada produces second to fifth bestselling vehicles including Chevy Silverado, Toyota RAV4, and Honda CR-V that serve the US market.
- •Automakers are investing billions in US plants, but Canadian production remains crucial and tariff effects on prices remain uncertain.
On a sunny Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 50% tariff on all Canadian-made cars starting January 1, 2027 — including America's beloved Chevy Silverado, Toyota RAV4, and Honda CR-V, which ironically rely heavily on Canadian factories. Ford’s F-Series, last year's best-seller, also plans to join Canada’s Super Duty assembly party. The White House suggested automakers 'just build in the USA' despite $5 billion spent in Oakville and GM's Oshawa plant prepping next-gen Silverados nearby. Toyota's recent $3.6 billion Texas investment cherries-picks Tacomas from Mexico, ignoring RAV4's Canadian roots. Meanwhile, car buyers can brace for pricier repairs thanks to tariffs on parts as automakers scramble to juggle production plans.
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(1 of 3)Trump threatens pricier trucks made in Canada, despite apparently forgetting America’s favorite pickups were practically nurtured by maple syrup and politeness.
Tariffs on Canadian-made cars? Guess America’s plan is to buy trucks and then cry about their soaring repair bills.
When your country’s car industry depends on your 'tariff target' neighbor, but you just say 'build in the USA' like Disney reruns solve everything.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 8/25/2026 | Author: Ben Shimkus
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