Flavio Volpe
CanadabusinessMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Flavio Volpe is the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association in Canada, advocating for the importance of supporting local manufacturing and the Canadian automotive supply chain.
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Flavio Volpe, head of the auto parts group, highlighted the Korean partnership's potential to diversify the industry.
Algoma to supply metals for Hanwha combat vehicles if South Korean company wins sub contractCanada· 2026-06-02
According to calculations by Flavio Volpe, president of Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, Canadian-build vehicles already contain an average of about 50 per cent U.S. content.
North American-made autos must contain at least 50% U.S. content, Trump negotiators tell MexicoCanada· 2026-05-30
Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, discussed the expected push for higher regional content requirements for automobiles.
Carney walks a tightrope on Fortress North America as trade review loomsCanada· 2026-05-27
Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, warned of the negative effects of the China deal.
Doug Ford says Canadians should boycott Chinese-made EVsCanada· 2026-01-22
Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, said the deal risks undermining Canadian jobs.
Carney’s tariff deal with China could risk auto-sector competitiveness, industry leaders sayCanada· 2026-01-17
Flavio Volpe is the president of Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association.
Trump may use USMCA withdrawal as a bargaining tactic, trade experts warnCanada· 2025-12-03
Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association in Canada, criticized the new tariff as unprovoked.
Carney tries to reassure Canadians after Trump threatens 10% tariff hikeCanada· 2025-10-26
Flavio Volpe criticized the new 10% tariff as an unwarranted escalation in tariff policy.
Trump announces 10% increase in tariffs on Canada for not pulling down Ontario ad soonerCanada· 2025-10-26
Flavio Volpe is the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association.
Ottawa rolls back tariff relief for GM, Stellantis after auto production cutsCanada· 2025-10-24Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, commented on the impact of the trade war on the EV market.
General Motors to stop BrightDrop van production in OntarioCanada· 2025-10-21
Flavio Volpe has been pushing the idea of Canada starting its own automaker.
Canada needs to start thinking about an auto sector without U.S. automakersCanada· 2025-10-18
Flavio Volpe is the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association who criticized the two premiers.
Team Canada shoots on its own net in trade talks with ChinaCanada· 2025-10-15
Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, discussed the challenges facing the automotive industry.
Pushed by Trump, Canada enters a new era of economic nationalismCanada· 2025-10-04
Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, is spearheading an industry push to explore the feasibility of creating a domestic automaker.
Canada needs a domestic carmaker of its own, head of auto-parts industry group saysCanada· 2025-09-30
Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, discussed the implications of the latest tariff announcement.
Trump’s latest tariffs hit new group of Canadian industries, but details are hazyCanada· 2025-09-26
Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, which represents the Canadian companies that make and supply parts, expressed concerns about the lack of industry consultation regarding tariffs.
U.S. industry groups urge Trump administration to stop expanding tariff listsCanada· 2025-09-20
Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, responding to Mr. Hoekstra’s comments, said the numbers cited by the envoy don’t tell the whole story.
Washington was hoping for ‘bigger’ deal with Canada than USMCA, ambassador saysCanada· 2025-09-17
Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, commented on the trade dynamics between Canada and Mexico.
Why Mexico seems to keep winning in the Trump trade warsCanada· 2025-08-24
Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association president Flavio Volpe said that work on options for the automotive policy is under way.
Carney’s promised automotive strategy yet to take shapeCanada· 2025-08-18
Flavio Volpe is the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association.
Automakers ask Carney to repeal zero-emission vehicle mandateCanada· 2025-07-03
Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, emphasizes the urgency of addressing U.S. tariffs.
Canadian vehicle production set to drop as U.S. tariffs weigh on sectorCanada· 2025-06-16
Flavio Volpe, president of APMA, said defence spending is welcome but is no substitute for the passenger-vehicle manufacturing.
Industry Minister Joly sees role for automakers in boosting Canada’s defence capacityCanada· 2025-06-11
Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, stated that the tariffs are hurting companies in Canada and the U.S.
Automotive exports to the U.S. plunge as tariffs hit Canada’s carmakersCanada· 2025-06-05Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, commented on the U.S. needing to drop its tariffs.
Canadian auto sector has a future working with U.S., ambassador saysCanada· 2025-06-03
Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, said the path to getting rid of tariffs is not clear.
Auto parts executive believes U.S. will drop auto tariffs when USMCA renegotiatedCanada· 2025-05-22Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, advocates for Canada to consider launching its own automaker.
Is it time to finally take the dream of a Canadian automaker seriously? Flavio Volpe makes his caseCanada· 2025-05-21
Flavio Volpe is the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, estimating significant job losses in the sector due to tariffs.
Canadenses temem que tarifas de Trump criem uma “cidade fantasma” em Ontário
Liechtenstein· 2025-05-21
Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, said Canada needs to find a solution to the tariffs.
Honda delays Ontario EV project plans, citing weak demandCanada· 2025-05-13
Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, said Canada needs to find a solution to the tariffs that restores the confidence of companies driving large investments.
Honda delays Ontario EV project plans, citing weak demandCanada· 2025-05-13Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, has been at the forefront of the battle against auto tariffs.
U.S. gives Canadian auto parts makers a tariff breakCanada· 2025-05-02