# Flavio Volpe

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How much will these tariffs hurt Canada?

The 50 per cent U.S. tariffs are going to hit Canada hard. But just how hard? Guest host Susan Ormiston speaks to Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers'​ Association, and Carlo Dade, the Director of International Policy and the New North America Initiative at the University …

Inside Doug Ford's war of words with Donald Trump

Is this the right strategy? Conservative MP wants to see the 'full details' of proposed trade deal GUESTS: Marty Warren - United Steelworkers National Director for Canada Shuvaloy Majumdar - MP for Calgary Heritage and Conservative Shadow Minister for Canada-US Relations Flavio Volpe - President …

Aug. 27, 2026 | APMA’s Flavio Volpe on trade war: ‘What the F are we doing?’

President Donald Trump doubles down on 50 percent Canada tariffs. China orders a massive electric vehicle recall. Plus, Flavio Volpe of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association on what the trade war is doing to the auto supply chain.

Premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan reject energy as leverage in trade talks with U.S.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today. The Premiers of both Saskatchewan and Alberta have rejected calls to restrict Canada's energy exports as leverage in the trade war. This comes as the USTR disputes Prime Minister Carney's characterization of U.S. demands around French language iss…

Trump orders Lake Ontario be renamed 'Lake America'

The Canada-U.S. trade war is showing no signs of slowing as U.S. President Trump signs an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'. We’ll speak with the federal minister responsible for jobs and families about support for workers. Plus, does the U.S. want to wipe out the Canadian au…

Aug. 28, 2026 | The week’s top stories and APMA’s Flavio Volpe on tariffs, trade war

Auto issues killed trade talks; Trump threatens more tariffs; Canada repeals EV mandate. Plus, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association President Flavio Volpe talks trade, tariffs, threats and what comes next in the tense trade war between the U.S. and Canada.

Sept. 3, 2026 | On the Front Lines of the Trade War with Canada

In this episode of Michigan: We Need to Talk, Stephen Henderson and callers from across Michigan take on the escalating trade fight between the United States and Canada and what it means for Michigan workers, businesses, consumers and the auto industry. Stephen is joined by former Michigan Gov. Jim…

Planes, Strains and Bravado Ordeals

On today's episode of 'The Ben Mulroney Show,' Ben welcomes Flavio Volpe, president of the Toronto-based Auto Parts Manufacturers' Association. They discuss President Trump's latest target: Canada's prized Bombardier. If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Ben Mulroney Show…

The Auto Industry Waits On Xi-Trump Meeting, Toyota Adds EREVs

Episode #1456: China takes center stage as U.S. auto leaders push back on opening the market to Chinese automakers, Mary Barra heads to the White House for Xi Jinping’s state dinner, and Toyota adds another powertrain to the mix with range-extender EVs built for China. Today’s show is made…

Can the auto industry survive Trump?

When it comes to Canada's auto industry, the U.S. President is very clear: Donald Trump does not see the need for it and he is doing everything he can to force car makers to bring their operations to America. The rupture would undermine an industrial relationship that goes back decades, and lead to…