Rebates protect Canada's auto industry from retaliatory tariffs

As it stated in They could protect the auto industry's supply contracts covering raw materials and parts, which often cross borders several times before a vehicle is finished. "That provision in the notice is overwhelmingly directed at the auto industry," said Jesse Goldman, a trade lawyer at Borden Ladner Gervais. The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association needs to do more analysis before commenting on whether drawbacks could protect his industry, President Mark Nantais said. Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, said some companies that make stainless steel parts or hardened steel tools in Canada could benefit. Volpe said just over half of Canadian-made auto parts are exported.

Sons of Salvagery: A look at Vancouver's auto scrap industry

In fact, the advent of the World Wide Web made scrap yards like Dharney's more viable and relevant than ever. But the demand for used auto parts isn't going away any time soon, so salvage yards are still a going concern, if less visible in metropolitan areas. "I wouldn't say that it is a trend that auto recyclers are moving from urban to rural areas, but it is happening," Fletcher said. There will be fewer auto recyclers in the future, he said, but those left will be stronger, more nimble and smarter. • Auto recycling provides about 40 per cent of the ferrous metal for the scrap processing industry across North America.

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