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Why It Will Be Difficult to Disentangle North America’s Automotive Supply Chains

Beginning from 3 April 2025, all vehicles assembled in Canada or Mexico entering into the United States are being subjected to a 25% tariff. Though President Trump has backed away from most of his “liberation day tariffs,” those that were imposed on the auto sector remain in place. The President’s ultimate goal is to bring […]

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Shipping a Car Between U.S. and Canada in 2025? What the New Tariffs Really Mean for You

The headlines are heating up again — U.S. President Donald Trump has reinstated a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, and Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-made cars. If you’re planning to ship a vehicle across the border in 2025, this may sound like bad news. But don’t worry —

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Strictly Speaking, Not Even a Tesla is 100% Made in the United States

If there is anything that will define President Donald Trump’s second term, it is the issue of tariffs. Tariffs are seemingly a noble cause. They are meant to bring manufacturing back to the United States, and Tesla is often given as a benchmark in this regard. We have previously noted in another post that 95%

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Where are Cars Sold in the United States Made?

As US Canada Auto Transport, we have covered the issue of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the Canadian and Mexican auto industries extensively. That’s not surprising, considering that we, alongside our customers, stand to be greatly affected by the punitive measures that the President has imposed. The US president argues that tariffs will bring back

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How to Ship a Vehicle from Canada to the U.S. – 3 Customs Forms You Must Have

Shipping a vehicle from Canada into the United States involves more than just handing over the keys. To legally import your car and clear U.S. Customs, there are specific steps and documentation required by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). If you’re not prepared, your vehicle can be delayed—or even denied entry. At US

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What the First Digit of a VIN Number Means (And Why It Matters for Car Shipping)

If you’ve ever looked closely at your car’s VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), you’ll notice it starts with a single digit or letter—and that one character actually tells you where the vehicle was made. Understanding this little detail can give you insight into the car’s origin, manufacturing quality, and even assembly processes. Here’s how it works.

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Are Tariffs Really New to the Auto Industry? A Historical Perspective

It’s no secret that, today, the automotive industries in the United States and Canada are highly linked. It’s the reason why there has been so much hysteria following the threat by President Trump to impose tariffs on Canada. But are tariffs really a new thing? In this article, we take a look at the history

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How to Handle Vehicle Insurance Claims After Cross Border Shipping

Relations between the United States and Canada may be a bit cold amidst the ongoing tariffs war, but trade continues between the 2 countries. As US Canada Auto Transport, we have been around since 1985. In that time, we have learnt how to navigate through the sometimes muddied waters. So, how do you proceed in

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The Man who “Loves Tariffs” and his Impact on the Auto Industry

In a recent speech to Congress, President Donald Trump is reported to have stated that ““Tariffs are about making America rich again and making America great again.” The US President is also reported to have stated that the word “tariff” is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” To be fair, not a single day

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Understanding the 25% Tariffs for Auto Transport Between the U.S. and Canada

If the 25% Tariff is Re-Imposed in April 2025,This Will Have the Following Effect: There’s a lot of confusion about tariffs when shipping vehicles across the U.S.-Canada border. Here’s what you need to know: Shipping a Vehicle from Canada to the USA No U.S. tariffs on: 25% U.S. tariff applies to: Shipping a Vehicle from

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