APMA – Driven to the brink

May 2, 2025Events and Shows

When Tariffs Challenge the Automotive Supply Chain
AMT attended the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) conference in Windsor, Ontario: “Driven to the Brink – Tariffs and Canada’s Auto Sector,” hosted by Flavio Volpe, President of the APMA.

In a global industry as interconnected as automotive, tariffs simply don’t add up. Flavio Volpe urged all of us to speak out and leverage the power of the media to highlight what the numbers clearly demonstrate: these tariffs make no economic sense.

Canada has been a key player in automotive manufacturing since the 1910s, and today’s industry is more integrated than ever — across borders, supply chains, and technological innovation.

It is crucial to keep this conversation going. In any meaningful dialogue, facts, data, and scientific rigor carry the greatest weight — and that is what will ultimately tip the balance in our favor. The future of the sector depends on it.

Photo: APMA