CANADIAN AUTO CRISIS: GM & STELLANTIS CLOSURES, TARIFFS & THE EV FUTURE - LIVE

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This live stream discusses the ongoing automotive crisis in Canada, focusing on the impact of US tariffs and the potential influx of Chinese EVs. The reviewer expresses concern over Canada's heavy subsidization of its auto sector, arguing that with 90% of vehicles exported, Canada has little leverage against US protectionist measures. The effectiveness of Canada's retaliatory tariffs on GM and Stellantis imports is questioned due to a lack of transparency regarding the original tariff-free import numbers. The reviewer highlights the significant price increases consumers face and suggests that removing tariffs, particularly on Chinese EVs, could lower vehicle prices, drawing a parallel to Australia's experience. While acknowledging the importance of the auto sector to Canada's GDP, the reviewer believes the current manufacturing model is unsustainable and that embracing free trade, even with Chinese manufacturers, would ultimately benefit consumers. The personal perspective is that Canada is too 'polite' to aggressively pursue such a strategy, despite the potential economic advantages.