{
  "id": 1100225,
  "title": "Any Canada-U.S. trade deal must include auto sector: Brampton mayor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/any-canada-u-s-trade-deal-must-include-auto-sector-brampton-mayor-1100225",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T19:06:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news-globalnews",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12022917/brampton-auto-industry-canada-us-talks-stellantis/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown has stated that any trade deal between Canada and the United States must include the auto sector, expressing concerns over proposals that have been submitted by the U.S. side. Brown's comments come following Unifor's report that Stellantis is considering closing an assembly plant in Brampton, idling the facility indefinitely. Stellantis representative Lana Payne reaffirmed the company's commitment to Brampton, but also expressed hope that any future deal would support sustainable manufacturing solutions for the assembly. Negotiations are ongoing in Washington, with negotiators on both sides addressing tariffs on various goods, including autos and lumber. It's expected that any finalized deal would reduce current tariffs on Canadian autos and parts, but keeping them within the current 25 percent level. Auto sector insiders have declared the tariffs a major threat to the Canadian industry and are not supportive of any tariff levels on CUSMA-compliant parts and autos. Mayor Brown emphasised the importance of a deal that includes auto sector, pointing out that the tariffs imposed by the U.S. have been \"devastating\" for the North American industry.",
  "summary": "The U.S. has previously said the proposed tariffs are in response to retaliatory measures and warned they must be lifted before a deal will be reached.",
  "key_points": [
    "Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown demands auto sector inclusion in Canada-U.S. trade deal.",
    "Unifor warns Stellantis may close Brampton assembly plant, idling facility.",
    "Auto tariffs threaten Canadian industry, Mayor Brown stresses deal's importance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}