Suppliers face ‘treacherous environment’ in 2025 amid EV uncertainty, looming tariffs

Tariffs loom over the supply base, analysts said. Pictured is the Ambassador Bridge, which connects Canada to the U.S. from Windsor to Detroit and facilitates more than 30 percent of all Canada-U.S. road trade. (BLOOMBERG)

January 17, 2025 11:00 AM

Uncertainty surrounding trade policy and automakers’ electrification plans could make 2025 a rocky year for suppliers looking to increase sales and profit margins, analysts said.

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