Vancouver will continue to be a port of entry for Japanese-made Subarus — at least for the next 15 years.

The Port of Vancouver announced Tuesday it will extend its 32-year partnership with Subaru of America through 2040.

“This partnership has endured through various market shifts for more than 30 years, and we’re so pleased the Port of Vancouver USA-Subaru connection is now solidified through 2040,” Julianna Marler, port CEO, said in a news release.

Marler said these types of strong agreements create and sustain local jobs. Hundreds work on the port’s Subaru operations.

Agreements like this “serve as anchors for long-term economic opportunities in our region,” she added.

Lisa Quan, vice president of vehicle planning and logistics at Subaru of America, said the new agreement positio

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