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Episode · Monday, August 31, 2026 · 4:25

GM Canada Ratifies Deal as Tariffs Bite

Canadian GM workers just ratified a new contract that brings the Sierra Heavy Duty to Oshawa and keeps the CAMI plant open, according to the Globe and Mail and Detroit Free Press, and it landed the same week AppleValleyNewsNow.com reported the Canada tariff deal automakers thought they had turned into a doubled bill instead. The Economic Times says Toyota and Honda could end up sharing that cost, and Automotive News puts it more bluntly: the Detroit Three need a spine on tariffs. Elsewhere, Automotive News reports Nissan racing a hybrid Rogue to market against tight supply, CBT News argues AI plus analytics is what actually moves a dealership website, and TheStreet, Motor1 and InsideEVs all move recall and safety stories forward. None of it is settled, and that is the problem for anyone planning production or inventory around it.

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What did the new GM Canada contract ratification bring to Oshawa?

Canadian GM workers ratified a new contract that brings the Sierra Heavy Duty pickup to Oshawa and keeps the CAMI plant open.

What happened to the Canada tariff deal automakers thought they had?

Automakers thought they had a trade deal with Canada, then found the tariffs had doubled instead.

Could Toyota and Honda be affected by the Canada tariff situation?

Toyota and Honda could end up paying part of the tariff bill too, not just the Detroit brands.

Why is Nissan fast-tracking a hybrid Rogue?

Nissan is fast-tracking a hybrid Rogue, twice over, to chase the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V, though supply will be tight.

How big was the EV maker's recall reported today?

An EV maker filed its biggest recall ever, covering more than 27,000 sedans.

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