Trump's Canada tariffs take aim at America's favorite cars

Business Insider | 26-08-2026 12:14am |

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on cars imported from Canada, a move that would directly impact several of America's best-selling vehicles. The Chevrolet Silverado, Toyota RAV4, and Honda CR-V, which are among the top-selling vehicles in the US, rely on assembly plants in Canada. The tariffs, potentially effective January 1, 2027, would also affect imported steel and automotive parts. The White House suggests that building vehicles in the US would avoid these tariffs.

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