Companies, industry members comment on tariffs; President Donald Trump announces 30-day break for automotive sector

Ottawa, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) is urging consumers to opt for Canadian-sourced auto parts amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on imports.

“This tit-for-tat tariff imposition is not just a trade dispute—it is a stark example of political maneuvering that undermines cooperative economic strategies and the pursuit of mutual benefits,” wrote the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) in its public statement. “For Canada’s automotive recycling and parts industry, the impact is significant.

“The tariffs increase the cost of exporting recycled automotive parts to the U.S. while also raising the prices of imported components needed for production. This dual pressure risks reducing competitiveness, squeezing profit margins, and complicating supply chains, thereby hurting an industry that already plays a vital role in supporting local economies.”

ARC is also urging consumers to opt for Canadian-made auto parts.

“By choosing Canadian-made automotive parts and services, consumers can help bolster the domestic industry and mitigate some of the adverse effects brought on by these politically charged measures. Buy Canadian. Support local businesses.”

According to PartsTrader, the tariffs on countries importing goods to the U.S. would increase the cost of parts, which makes up roughly 43 percent of the average total collision repair paid by insurers.

“As a result, insurers are likely to pass on these additional costs to consumers through rate increases.”

It must also be noted that the automotive parts supply chain is a global process.

“Sheetmetal collision parts for domestic and import vehicles are typically stamped in Mexico and Canada before being shipped to the U.S. for new vehicle assembly and collision repair,” wrote PartsTrader in its statement.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he “will not back down from a fight” following the U.S. tariffs.

“This is time to hit back hard and to demonstrate that a fight with Canada will have no winners.”

President Trump is set to deliver remarks on the status of tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Wednesday.

This is a developing story.