Tariffs push up repair costs as U.S.-Canada trade talks continue

A Colorado auto repair shop owner says tariffs on Canadian-made parts have sharply increased some costs, including headlights that rose from $800 to $1,500. He said the parts often cannot be replaced with cheaper alternatives, leaving customers to pay more for repairs.

A University of Colorado Colorado Springs political science professor said the tariffs are part of the Trump administration’s broader trade negotiations with Canada. The two countries face a Friday midnight deadline to finalize a deal, and costs could rise further if the agreement falls through.

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