I don't want to make a judgment call on a hypothetical, but if we don't get a trade agreement with the United States, it won't just be the auto industry that will be in dire straits; the whole Canadian economy will be at risk.
October 27th, 2025 / 12:25 p.m.
President & Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
I don't want to make a judgment call on a hypothetical, but if we don't get a trade agreement with the United States, it won't just be the auto industry that will be in dire straits; the whole Canadian economy will be at risk.
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