Some auto workers like James Benson Jr. are all-in on President Donald Trump’s trade war — and they don’t mind if it causes some short-term pain for both Wall Street and Main Street.

The global automotive industry has responded in a variety of ways to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Some companies ceased imports while others have announced price freezes. Automakers have even gone so far as to announce production shifts.

Canadian auto parts meeting CUSMA standards are exempt from new U.S. tariffs, providing relief to Canada's auto industry. This exemption safeguards economic growth and jobs in key provinces, reinforcing CUSMA's role as a shield against trade disruptions.