U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs on Canadian products and his imposition of tariffs on imported steel and aluminum have triggered alarm in the Canadian auto sector, with experts warning of possible work stoppages and supply chain disruptions.

But experts say building cars in Canada for the Canadian market isn't the answer — instead, Canada could look outside the "north-south" corridor in the face of tariffs. 

Canada has a strong and thriving manufacturing sector with five global a…