US first-quarter auto sales get a lift from looming Trump tariffs

Winnipeg dealerships see spike in vehicle sales ahead of U.S. auto tariffs

A Winnipeg auto dealer and an industry expert both say there's been a surge in demand for vehicles ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's Wednesday announcement that sweeping tariffs, including a 25 per cent levy on the Canadian automotive sector, are coming into effect.

Automakers prepare for President Trump's tariffs

Many U.S. auto dealers saw a mini buying boom at the end of March in anticipation of a 25% tariff on foreign made cars. Now, car dealers are trying to figure out what this is going to look like for customers who walk into the showroom, said Rob Smith, President Of Montgomery County-based Fitzgerald Auto Mall. News4 spoke to him by phone. “Got about 15 different brands that we’ve got to keep track of,” Smith said. “Some of them have said they mig…

In a post on X, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) calls the US tariff decision deeply regrettable. Minister of Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa believes that “the US is greatly escalating the situation.” At the same time, the Prime Minister claims that Sweden is prepared.

Bay Area car sales boom but could bust as Trump tariffs bite

Some customers are rushing to buy new cars ahead of the tariff, local dealers say, while others are considering canceling purchases of luxury vehicles.

GM, Ford, Toyota auto sales up in Q1 amid looming tariffs

U.S. automakers' Q1 sales totals are in — here's who led the pack.

American Auto Sales Surged in March Ahead of Tariffs

Detailed price information for General Motors Company (GM-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.