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Trump's 50% Auto Tariff Threat: What It Means If You're Buying a Car in 2027

  Vehicle prices in Canada are already up thousands of dollars since the trade war began. A threatened doubling of auto tariffs on January 1, 2027 could push them higher still — here's what's confirmed, what's not, and what it means if you're in the market for a car. On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that tariffs on all Canadian-made cars, trucks, auto parts, and steel would rise to 50% starting January 1, 2027 — effectively doubling the current 25% rate. The threat landed hours after cross-border trade talks collapsed late Friday night, triggering a separate round of 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion of other Canadian goods and a promised Canadian retaliation package set for September 8. For anyone shopping for a new or used vehicle in Ontario — or watching an auto-sector paycheque — here's what's actually changed, and what's still just a threat. What Trump actually announced The post is specific on rate and date but light on me...
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Canada and Mexico Forge Strategic Alliance to Counter U.S. Trade Pressures


Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, right, stands next to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as they hold a news conference at the National Palace, in Mexico City, Mexico, on September 18, 2025.


Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership aimed at strengthening economic, security, and environmental cooperation.

The agreement, sealed in Mexico City, comes as both nations face escalating U.S. tariffs — including 50% duties on Canadian steel and sector‑specific levies on Mexican goods — under President Donald Trump’s trade policies.

Carney described North America as “the economic envy of the world,” stressing that Canada and Mexico “complement the United States” and are “stronger together”. The pact expands collaboration in infrastructure, trade, health, agriculture, and organized crime prevention, while reinforcing commitments under the United States‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement (USMCA) ahead of its 2026 review.

Officials say the deal also signals a reset in bilateral relations after past tensions, with both leaders presenting a united front to avoid being pitted against each other in upcoming trade negotiations.


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