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Trump tariffs slow U.S. car sales in Canada
American car registrations in Canada hit a fresh low as trade tensions start hurting U.S. automakers.
26 September 2026 1 min read 0 views
The Canadian market is buying fewer U.S.-built cars. According to reports cited by the business press, Donald Trump’s tariffs have ended up hurting American carmakers, making their vehicles less competitive across the border.
For the auto industry, this is a worrying sign: Canada has long been a key destination for U.S. models, and the drop in purchases shows how protectionist measures can backfire on the companies they were meant to defend.