Over the course of 2025, Canadian Manufacturing had the opportunity to interview manufacturers and attend global trade events, reporting on the evolving manufacturing industry amid a global trade war.On behalf of the readership and subscribers, manufacturers from the world of automotive, aerospace, electronics manufacturing, plastics and other industries were all asked about their 2025 developments and how they were staying competitive.With the first introduction of tariffs in March 2025, manufacturers across Canada were hit hard by predatory tariffs from the U.S., targeting the automotive, steel, and aluminum industries.Canadian Manufacturing was later able to attend ProMat, a global manufacturing conference in Chicago, Ill. and it was no disappointment. Over 1,000 global manufacturers and companies were sharing ideas and cutting deals on the showroom floor, with businesses eager to showcase their capabilities.Our publication was also able to visit Thailand, and the Thailand Board of Investment was eager to showcase its country’s strengths across advanced manufacturing, namely electronics, plastics, and other derivatives in an effort to diversify its trade partners amid a global trade war.Rotogran highlighted a call for stability and trade negotiations ahead of next year’s CUSMA review, calling for an early resolution to the trade dispute.Companies like Deep Trekker, manufacturing underwater ROV robots, has begun to focus on other export markets through stronger relationships with partners in the UK and Europe.Industries like steel, aluminum, automotive, and lumber were hit particularly hard by the tariffs, and has resulted in government support in the form of Prime Minister Carney’s new domestic quota for the use of Canadian steel, aluminum and lumber in public infrastructure projects.Automotive giant Stellantis moved some of its manufacturing production from Brampton, Ont. to the U.S. as a result of tariff pressures, effecting jobs in the region and resulting in federal legal action against the company. Canada also saw new investments across manufacturing however, in the form of Lee Li Holdings and Sandvik in Ontario, and Magna International investing in operations in both Europe and China.2026 will be a year of continued opportunities and change across manufacturing, and will no doubt continue to present new solutions for many businesses exploring ways to be competitive. (ICE TORONTO)

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