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Posted on 04/25/2025 5:28:09 AM PDT by thegagline
President Donald Trump's tariffs just cost America a chunk of Canadian business.
Subaru, which sold 68,043 cars in Canada in 2024, is reshuffling its supply chain in response to escalating car trade scuffles.
The company sold over 17,700 American-built vehicles in Canada last year, making up 26 percent of its 2024 sales.
***the Japanese automaker’s Canadian division will slash US imports to just 10 percent by the 2026 model year, representing thousands of cars and millions of dollars lost.
The biggest impact will be on the American-built Outback. The popular car will no longer ship north after 2026.
Instead, it will feature a 'made in Japan' badge.
Subaru Canada's CEO, Tomohiro Kubota, said the move will 'minimize the impact of the counter surtax,' according to Automotive News Canada.
For Subaru, it’s cheaper to build and ship cars out of Japan than deal with the political whiplash of US trade policy.
The Japan-based manufacturer already has plants in its home country, where its supplied Canadian dealerships with high-selling Crosstrek and Forester SUVs.
Subaru didn't say if the adjustment will facilitate any production or job changes in Indiana.
Previously, the company said the plant will begin assembling the Forester, one of its American best-sellers, later this year.
It’s unclear if any of those units will end up crossing the border.
At this year's New York International Auto Show, the company's CEO, Atsushi Osaki, said the brand is committed to staying in the US market.
'We are dedicated to offering our American customers a wide range of options to meet their evolving needs,' Osaki said.
Subaru declined to comment on this story. *** The President has consistently said that his trade policies will force automakers to build their vehicles in the US.
So far, his tariffs have had a mixed response from automakers. ***
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Back in 2023, Subaru announced that they intended to move production from the United States to Japan.
This was reported on September 2, 2023 by Automotive News. This was reported on by Motor Illustrated on September 7, 2023. It was also reported on by Torque News on September 7, 2023.
Are you suggesting the Daily Mail is not always accurate?
Thanks for posting.
Lesbians will be in distress
The Daily Fail is Deep State.
Mockingbird Media British Division
Also, hardly a “ massive blow”
More cars for Americans, less for Canadians
Well, on a similar note, I wonder about Honda Civics.
Aren’t Civics sold in the USA made in Canada, BC?
And, since Subaru’s are favored by Climate Changers it may not really be bad for America anyway
Not to mention that SUbaru ranks 7th of the seven Japanese Car makers ...
Good one.
As an aside, I test-drove a Subaru Outback, and its lack of acceleration was shocking to the point that I thought merging onto a highway was dangerous.
LGBTQ++XYZ They/Thems most affected.................
And even if the article is accurate, something else to keep in mind...
“A truth that’s told with bad intent, Beats all the lies you can invent.”
William Blake.
Massive Blow! Chaos ensues...
The Daily Mail is now gutter press...little better than a daily version of The News of the World.
I bought a new Subaru last November and I’m really impressed with it.
I did tell my son in law that no, I don’t even own any plaid, I’m not a lesbian and I’m still hetero after 67 years.
He had a laugh.
I’m not familiar with all the UK press.
Can you think of a single media outlet in the UK that isn’t Deep State?
Well, one less brand to worry about when purchasing a new vehicle.
Daily…..
Maybe in sales numbers, but Consumer Reports rated the Forester it’s Number 1 top choice. Ahead of the Rav4 and CRV.
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