The Canada-United States tariff war is resulting in Canadians losing access, for the time being, to one of Mazda’s more popular vehicles, the CX-50.

Mazda Canada confirmed to this blog the automaker will pause production of U.S.-built CX-50 units destined for the Canadian market, effective May 12.

The SUV is subject to Canada’s counter-tariffs.

In case you need a reminder of Canada’s counter tariffs against the United States, they include the following:

• 25 per cent tariffs on non-Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)-compliant, fully assembled vehicles imported into Canada from the U.S.
• 25 per cent tariffs on non-Canadian and non-Mexican content of CUSMA-compliant, fully assembled vehicles imported into Canada from the U.S.

These counter-tariffs went into effect April 9 following the U.S. launching tariffs on Canadian and Mexican automotive imports into the U.S.

“We are working on assessing what impact the U.S. tariffs and Canadian retaliatory tariffs will have on our business, on Mazda U.S. business, and global production, with the aim of taking a principled approach on how to mitigate any risks for our customers, our retailers, and Mazda,” said Mazda Canada spokesperson Sandra Lemaitre via email.

Asked if any other vehicles would be affected, she said this plan is the only action Mazda Canada has taken so far.

Canadians hoping to buy a CX-50 have a limited time to do so.

“Mazda Canada currently has a limited supply of CX-50 inventory and in-transit units that our retailers will continue to sell,” Lemaitre said.

For updates, visit the Mazda Canada website.

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