Rob Wildeboer
Rob Wildeboer is the executive chairman of Martinrea International Inc., a prominent auto parts manufacturer based in Vaughan, Ontario. Known for his outspoken views on trade policies, Wildeboer has recently been in the news for warning that U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will significantly increase vehicle prices and negatively impact the Detroit Three automakers—Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. He argues that these tariffs will weaken the automakers, forcing them to raise prices on their trucks, which are popular among Trump's voter base. Wildeboer also criticized the legality of the tariffs under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and indicated that legal action might be pursued should the tariffs take effect.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 27,540 | $1,700,000 | 1,232$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 27,540 | $1,700,000 | 1,232$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Rob Wildeboer, executive chairman of Vaughan, Ont.-based Martinrea, is confident that U.S. tariffs on Canadian-made cars will not survive the next round of negotiations.
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Canada:
Rob Wildeboer, speaking on an analyst conference call, said the U.S. car giants will face massive costs under the President’s trade policy.
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