# Aug. 27, 2026 | APMA’s Flavio Volpe on trade war: ‘What the F are we doing?’

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Published: 2026-08-27T18:00:00+00:00
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President Donald Trump doubles down on 50 percent Canada tariffs. China orders a massive electric vehicle recall. Plus, Flavio Volpe of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association on what the trade war is doing to the auto supply chain.

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