Aug. 19, 2026 | Canada tariff standoff continues; inside LG Energy Solution’s battery pivot

Aug. 19, 2026 | Canada tariff standoff continues; inside LG Energy Solution’s battery pivot

Author: Automotive News August 19, 2026 Duration: 21:00
The U.S.-Canada trade standoff continues after President Donald Trump delays tariffs. Backup camera recalls pile up. Plus, LG Energy Solution North American President Bob Lee explains how a former General Motors joint venture plant is leading the company’s pivot toward energy storage.

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