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International Trade Exam Question – Econlib

Last updated: April 4, 2025 11:31 am
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Question: A key objective of NAFTA (and its successor agreements) has been to foster economic integration among North American nations. On April 2, President Trump enacted extensive tariffs on a wide array of imports into the US, including vehicles produced in Mexico and Canada. The following day, Stellantis—owner of brands like Chrysler and Jeep—announced plans to halt operations at factories in both Canada and Mexico, along with temporarily laying off 900 workers at its powertrain and stamping plant in Detroit. How can tariffs on vehicles from Mexico and Canada result in layoffs at American automotive facilities?

(The answer is provided below, dear reader. If you wish to ponder this question, feel free to pause here before continuing.)

Answer: The Detroit facility produces components for the factories in Canada and Mexico. The powertrain and stamping segments are critical inputs that are shipped to these countries for assembly. By imposing tariffs that elevate the cost of vehicles manufactured in Mexico and Canada, the demand for these cars diminishes, subsequently diminishing the demand for American-made parts. Ironically, the very tariffs intended to bolster American employment are instead leading to job reductions.

Explanation: The advent of NAFTA and the broader wave of globalization has resulted in a more specialized vertical integration among the economies of North America. Consequently, manufacturing plants in the US, Mexico, and Canada have evolved into complementary entities rather than independent alternatives. Thus, when the price of one good rises, the demand for its complementary product falls. This decline in demand ultimately triggers a reduced need for labor, resulting in those aforementioned temporary layoffs.

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