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Ottawa needs to consider its long-term strategic options to reduce dependence on U.S. automakers, argues Adam Radwanski.

Canada is stuck in an increasingly abusive relationship with the three traditional North American automakers.

And what governments here need to start asking themselves is whether – and if so, how – they can get out of it and maintain a robust domestic auto industry.

It’s a question that should be top of mind following this week’s announcement by Stellantis NV STLA-N that it’s moving Jeep Compass production from Brampton, Ont., to Illinois – deference to U.S. President Donald Trump that prompted a furious reaction from Canadian politicians.

But it’s been at least two decades in the making – a period during which General Motors Co. GM-N , Ford Motor

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