Seraph’s founder Ambrose Conroy was featured in AutoBlog.com discussing the potential impact of President Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports from Canada and Mexico, which are set to take effect on February 1.
The move has automakers scrambling to adjust production strategies as they anticipate rising costs from cross-border supply chains. Automakers have long relied on an integrated North American manufacturing network, with parts and vehicles crossing borders multiple times before completion. Conroy noted that some auto parts manufacturers in Mexico and Canada are accelerating shipments to the U.S. to stay ahead of the tariffs, while others are considering shifting production to the U.S. entirely. General Motors is fast-tracking vehicle imports and exploring increased domestic production, while Audi and Porsche are evaluating U.S.-based manufacturing options in response. The looming tariffs have left the industry in a state of uncertainty, forcing automakers to weigh cost absorption, price hikes, or strategic shifts in production.
