MAGNA INTL INC.

Commented by Nico Popp on September 10th, 2025 | 07:25 CEST

German-Canadian raw materials alliance: Graphano Energy, Volkswagen, Magna International

• Mining
• graphite
• Electromobility
• Batteries
• Mobility
• Technology

February 1, 2025, came as a shock to many Canadians. On that day, US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada and repeatedly suggested the country could become a US state. In response to these trade barriers, Canada sought to reduce its dependence on the US. An obvious partner is the EU. The two economies already entered into a strategic raw materials partnership in 2021. In this article, we explore the prospects for joint supply chains for electric vehicle batteries and highlight which companies stand to benefit.