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Magna Adapts to U.S. Auto Tariffs with Cost Cuts and Supply Chain Shifts

Tariff exemptions for CUSMA-compliant parts bring relief, but automakers adjust production as uncertainty persists.

Magna logo is seen during Munich Auto Show, IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Germany, September 8, 2021. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File photo

Overview

  • Magna International is implementing cost-saving measures, including restructuring and reduced spending, to offset $250 million in tariff-related costs this year.
  • U.S. Customs guidance exempts Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)-compliant auto parts from the 25% tariff, providing relief for suppliers like Magna.
  • Magna aims to increase the share of CUSMA-compliant parts shipped to the U.S. from 75% to 80%, requiring design modifications and customer approvals.
  • GM Canada is cutting a shift at its Oshawa plant, and Stellantis is halting operations at its Windsor plant for a week starting May 5, citing tariff pressures.
  • Magna revised its annual sales guidance to $40–41.6 billion, excluding potential tariff impacts, after reporting an 8.2% decline in first-quarter sales.