Bringing a vehicle into Canada involves more than just driving across the border or arranging a shipment. While it might appear simple on the surface, the reality is that importing a car, truck, or SUV into the country is tightly governed by a set of evolving tariff rules—rules that could cost you thousands if misunderstood […]
Vehicle Import Tariffs: Latest Tariff Information for Importing Into Canada Read More »
Thinking of bringing a vehicle into the U.S. from Canada or overseas? Maybe you’re relocating for work, buying a car you can’t find stateside, or bringing back a favorite ride from your travels. Sounds exciting—until you realize importing a car isn’t just about logistics. It’s also about tariffs. And depending on your car’s origin and
Vehicle Import Tariffs 2025: Latest Tariff Information for Importing Into the USA Read More »
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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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 —
Shipping a Car Between U.S. and Canada in 2025? What the New Tariffs Really Mean for You Read More »
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%
Strictly Speaking, Not Even a Tesla is 100% Made in the United States Read More »
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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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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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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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
Are Tariffs Really New to the Auto Industry? A Historical Perspective Read More »
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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