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Canadian auto dealers release five-point plan as trade war with U.S. threatens industry

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U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, vehicles and potentially vehicle parts are already affecting the North American auto sector.

Auto sector professionals are concerned the trade war will push up prices to a crisis point.

New vehicle prices in Canada have risen by as much as 43 per cent since 2021 , according to one estimate.

“We can’t control the White House and tariffs. These are things we can control.” Email: [email protected].

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