Toyota and Honda have formed a new lobby group called the Pacific Manufacturing Association of Canada as the country’s automotive industry faces significant challenges.
The two Japanese companies accounted for about three-quarters of vehicles produced in Canada last year, after a series of production pullbacks by the Detroit Three automakers.
The new industry association comes as Canada’s manufacturing sector struggles under tariffs imposed by the United States that are disrupting the supply chains built on a free flow of goods across the border.
PMAC chief executive Brendan Sweeney said trade policies will be a key priority.
“Where we’re also going to be focused a lot is on trade, tariffs, CUSMA negotiations, conversations, whatever that looks like, because it’s really important to have tariff-free access to the U.S. market.”…