Honda warns 50% tariffs on Canadian autos could be ‘catastrophic’ as U.S. trade talks continue
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President Trump’s plan to double the current 25% tariff on Canadian vehicles and parts is set to take effect January 1, 2027, unless the two countries reach a deal. (3 min. read)
Directly affected
- No company is named in this report.
Indirectly affected
- XLI Industrial Select Sector SPDR-0.3% 30d
Industrial Select Sector SPDR: it holds companies hit by import costs and trade rules. Linked by “tariff” (tariffs and trade) in this story.
- XRT SPDR S&P Retail ETF
SPDR S&P Retail ETF: it holds companies hit by import costs and trade rules. Linked by “tariff” (tariffs and trade) in this story.
- CARZ First Trust S-Network Future Vehicles & Technology ETF
First Trust S-Network Future Vehicles & Technology ETF: it holds carmakers and parts makers. Linked by “autos” (autos) in this story.
- EWC iShares MSCI Canada ETF+1.8% 30d
iShares MSCI Canada ETF holds stocks listed in Canada, which this story is about (“canadian”).
- CAT Caterpillar-10.5% 30d
Caterpillar (construction machinery and equip): importers and exporters pay or lose sales when tariffs change. Linked by “tariff” (tariffs and trade) in this story.
- DE Deere-5.5% 30d
Deere (farm machinery and equipment): importers and exporters pay or lose sales when tariffs change. Linked by “tariff” (tariffs and trade) in this story.
- WMT Walmart+11.3% 30d
Walmart (variety stores): importers and exporters pay or lose sales when tariffs change. Linked by “tariff” (tariffs and trade) in this story.
- GM General Motors-5.4% 30d
General Motors (motor vehicles and passenger car bodies): importers and exporters pay or lose sales when tariffs change. Linked by “tariff” (tariffs and trade) in this story.
Price reaction, T-5 to T+3
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| XRTNo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CARZNo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EWCNo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CATNo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DENo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WMTNo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GMNo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Closing-price change versus T-1, the last close before the story. T0 to T+3 fill in after each market close. Prices: Alpaca IEX.
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Trades by members of Congress and officials in the stocks in this story
- Rep. Lisa McClain bought Caterpillar (CAT) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 28 Sep 2026. That is 31 days before publication. Filed 12 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Donald J Trump, an executive branch official, bought Caterpillar (CAT), worth $50,001 - $100,000 on 31 Jul 2026. That is 90 days before publication. Filed 22 Sep 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Jonathan Jackson sold Walmart (WMT) (jointly held), worth $50,001 - $100,000 on 28 Sep 2026. That is 31 days before publication. Filed 19 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna bought Walmart (WMT) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 25 Sep 2026. That is 34 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna sold Walmart (WMT) (held by a dependent child), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 11 Sep 2026. That is 48 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Donald J Trump, an executive branch official, sold General Motors (GM), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 24 Aug 2026. That is 66 days before publication. Filed 8 Oct 2026. View the filing.
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Who gains and who loses around Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLI)
Companies carried with this story
- XLI Select Sector Spdr Tr
In “Honda warns 50% tariffs on Canadian autos could be ‘catastrophic’ as U.S. trade talks continue,” Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLI) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Industrial Select Sector SPDR: it holds companies hit by import costs and trade rules. Linked by “tariff” (tariffs and trade) in this story
- XRT Spdr Series Trust
In “Honda warns 50% tariffs on Canadian autos could be ‘catastrophic’ as U.S. trade talks continue,” Spdr Series Trust (XRT) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: SPDR S&P Retail ETF: it holds companies hit by import costs and trade rules. Linked by “tariff” (tariffs and trade) in this story
- CARZ First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd
First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd (CARZ) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 29 Oct 2026 story “Honda warns 50% tariffs on Canadian autos could be ‘catastrophic’ as U.S. trade talks continue.” Reason on file: First Trust S-Network Future Vehicles & Technology ETF: it holds carmakers and parts makers. Linked by “autos” (autos) in this story
- EWC Ishares Msci Canada Etf
Ishares Msci Canada Etf (EWC) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 29 Oct 2026 story “Honda warns 50% tariffs on Canadian autos could be ‘catastrophic’ as U.S. trade talks continue.” Reason on file: iShares MSCI Canada ETF holds stocks listed in Canada, which this story is about (“canadian”)
- CAT Caterpillar
For “Honda warns 50% tariffs on Canadian autos could be ‘catastrophic’ as U.S. trade talks continue,” Caterpillar (CAT) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Caterpillar (construction machinery and equip): importers and exporters pay or lose sales when tariffs change. Linked by “tariff” (tariffs and trade) in this story
- DE Deere
For “Honda warns 50% tariffs on Canadian autos could be ‘catastrophic’ as U.S. trade talks continue,” Deere (DE) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Deere (farm machinery and equipment): importers and exporters pay or lose sales when tariffs change. Linked by “tariff” (tariffs and trade) in this story
- WMT Walmart
For “Honda warns 50% tariffs on Canadian autos could be ‘catastrophic’ as U.S. trade talks continue,” Walmart (WMT) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Walmart (variety stores): importers and exporters pay or lose sales when tariffs change. Linked by “tariff” (tariffs and trade) in this story
- GM General Motors
In “Honda warns 50% tariffs on Canadian autos could be ‘catastrophic’ as U.S. trade talks continue,” General Motors (GM) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: General Motors (motor vehicles and passenger car bodies): importers and exporters pay or lose sales when tariffs change. Linked by “tariff” (tariffs and trade) in this story
Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLI)
Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLI) is the company in “Honda warns 50% tariffs on Canadian autos could be ‘catastrophic’ as U.S. trade talks continue,” the 29 Oct 2026 this story story.
The link for Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLI) is this: Industrial Select Sector SPDR: it holds companies hit by import costs and trade rules. Linked by “tariff” (tariffs and trade) in this story
Spdr Series Trust (XRT) is here too. Its reason reads: SPDR S&P Retail ETF: it holds companies hit by import costs and trade rules. Linked by “tariff” (tariffs and trade) in this story
Price levels for Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLI)
Dates written in “Honda warns 50% tariffs on Canadian autos could be ‘catastrophic’ as U.S. trade talks continue”: parts is set to take effect (1 January 2027).
XLI traded between 163.00 and 172.33 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 168.51. XRT traded between 83.12 and 85.33 across 1 sessions. The latest close on file is 83.23.
What the saved facts support for Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLI)
46 out of 100
“Honda warns 50% tariffs on Canadian autos could be ‘catastrophic’ as U.S. trade talks continue” scores 46 out of 100. The score uses 1 sources, and 8 linked companies.