How US Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum May Lead to Higher Car Insurance in Canada

How US Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum May Lead to Higher Car Insurance in Canada
Vehicles are seen on Highway 401 westbound in Kingston, Ont., in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Lars Hagberg
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If the United States follows through with tariffs on steel and aluminum, Canadians could see a jump in auto insurance, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).

President Donald Trump has announced his plans to put 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada, starting on March 12. Trump’s goal is to boost manufacturing in the United States.