Major Unions Call on Trump to Reconsider Proposed 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods
The unions say the levies would disrupt integrated supply chains and threaten thousands of manufacturing jobs.
- On Tuesday, leaders of the United Steelworkers and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers urged U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to reconsider 50% tariffs on Canadian imports set for August 19.
- President Donald Trump invoked Section 338 of the Depression-era Tariff Act to issue the levies, citing what his administration considers 'discrimination' against U.S. autos, alcohol, and dairy imports.
- Marty Warren, USW Canada national director, anticipates roughly 14,000 forestry jobs will be most affected, as tariffs extend to plywood, particleboard, veneer, and paper goods.
- Rather than penalizing Canada, union heads argue the U.S. should align policies to counter 'unfair and predatory trade practices' from countries like China, describing Canada as a trusted economic partner.
- Though tensions persist, leaders remain open to working with Greer on a different path forward to resolve trade tensions while warning the current approach undermines economic and national security.
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International unions urge Trump official to reconsider 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
OTTAWA - The heads of two major international unions are calling on U.S. President Donald Trump's top trade official to reconsider proposed tariffs on Canadian imports.
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