Introduction In recent years, trade tensions and tariff battles have rippled through the North American auto industry, leaving Canadian electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and automakers alike to wonder about the future.

Canada will allow some relief to domestically-based automakers and manufacturers in specific sectors from counter-tariffs provided they meet certain conditions, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday.

Hours before the 25 percent tariff on cars made in Canada went into effect, the largest auto plant in Windsor, Ontario, announced it would close for two weeks.