However, the picture may not be as bad as it appears, says DesRosiers managing partner
Unemployment key to credit quality, lenders' bottom lines
DesRosiers says 2025 sales are up 4.5% year over year
Temporary exemptions have ended, forcing higher costs on Canadian vehicle exports
Auto shipments drive 13.8% drop in August exports to U.S.
Vehicle sales down 2.9% from last year as economy slows
Industry says trade barriers have not severely hurt operations
Maintaining CUSMA exemptions is critical, says CFIB president
Dual duties on metals and vehicles may be lifted for some manufacturers
Six-month tariff holiday for U.S. imported goods used in Canadian manufacturing also announced