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You can make cars exclusively in the US, but it will cost several times more, and you may not get a new vehicle for a few years (at best). It's like making an American sandwich, only to find out that bread only comes from Canada.
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'Manufacturing a US car often involves Canada due to the integrated nature of the North American automotive industry. Before the Canada–United States Automotive Products Agreement (AAPA) was signed in 1965, tariffs on vehicles and automotive parts between the two countries led to a highly segregated industry. However, the agreement eliminated these tariffs, leading to a more integrated and efficient automotive supply chain.
Today, many components and parts for US cars are manufactured in Canada. For example, in 2022, Canadian imports of automotive parts and components totaled US$15.4 billion, with the United States accounting for approximately 62% of the total Canadian automotive import market. This indicates a significant flow of parts and components between the two countries.
Several major US automakers have significant operations in Canada, including Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler). These companies have announced substantial investments to prepare their production lines for electric vehicles. For instance, General Motors has invested US$785 million, Ford US $1.5 billion, and Stellantis US$1.14 billion in their Canadian facilities.'
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'In the process of making a car, parts and components of motor vehicles cross the Canada-US border several times. If these components are taxed each time, it would amplify the increase in production costs and increase the prices paid by consumers on both sides of the border. The exact number of times manufacturing components cross the border can vary, but the context suggests multiple crossings, often up to eight times during the manufacturing process for some products.'
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'Manufacturing a US car often involves Canada due to the integrated nature of the North American automotive industry. Before the Canada–United States Automotive Products Agreement (AAPA) was signed in 1965, tariffs on vehicles and automotive parts between the two countries led to a highly segregated industry. However, the agreement eliminated these tariffs, leading to a more integrated and efficient automotive supply chain.
Today, many components and parts for US cars are manufactured in Canada. For example, in 2022, Canadian imports of automotive parts and components totaled US$15.4 billion, with the United States accounting for approximately 62% of the total Canadian automotive import market. This indicates a significant flow of parts and components between the two countries.
Several major US automakers have significant operations in Canada, including Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler). These companies have announced substantial investments to prepare their production lines for electric vehicles. For instance, General Motors has invested US$785 million, Ford US $1.5 billion, and Stellantis US$1.14 billion in their Canadian facilities.'
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'In the process of making a car, parts and components of motor vehicles cross the Canada-US border several times. If these components are taxed each time, it would amplify the increase in production costs and increase the prices paid by consumers on both sides of the border. The exact number of times manufacturing components cross the border can vary, but the context suggests multiple crossings, often up to eight times during the manufacturing process for some products.'
