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Story no.113InternationalOngoingRegulation and tariffsNotable Several countries (2)30 Oct → 3 Nov9 facts · 19 art.

Automotive tariffs between the United States and Canada

The United States and Canada are negotiating relief from customs duties on steel and automobiles, in a context where Washington applies a 50% tariff on vehicles. This tariff environment weighs on the automotive industry and pushes automakers such as General Motors to strengthen their investments and production in Canada. Despite an agreement between Ottawa and Washington, the Canadian automotive sector is still awaiting the announced reduction in customs duties, while Canada is now targeting vehicles manufactured in the United States and exported to its market. Canadian coverage emphasizes the effects on the sector and bilateral trade, the American press focuses on consequences for the industry and political stakes in the United States, and the French press on the broader reshaping of the global automotive map.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 9 events involving General Motors, in 2 countries (États-Unis, Canada), followed from 30 October 2026 to 3 November 2026. 19 articles from 6 sources (regulation and tariffs); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 15:23.

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In figures

The activity

9 facts

Latest activity 18 hours ago

30 Oct3 Nov

Countries concerned

Several countries (2)

Brands concerned

Official figures

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Sources by country and language

Press country

ArticlesOutlets
Canada66
France54
United States32
Belgium11
Brazil11
Indonesia11
Mexico11
Paraguay11

Languages

ArticlesOutlets
English98
French65
Portuguese22
Spanish22

Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.

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