US EditionOshawa GM plant to cut shifts in the fall, citing U.S. tariffs, union says
- General Motors announced on May 2, 2025, it will cut one of three shifts at its Oshawa, Ontario, pickup truck plant starting this fall.
- The shift reduction follows U.S. President Trump's imposition of 25 percent tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles effective April 3, affecting demand and trade conditions.
- The reduction will result in the loss of more than 700 hourly positions at GM and will affect between 1,500 and 2,000 workers at supplier facilities, as GM shifts the Oshawa plant's focus to producing a greater number of trucks for the Canadian market.
- Lana Payne, president of Unifor, described GM’s move as reckless and emphasized the company has roughly six months to undo the decision in order to safeguard workers and the broader supply chain.
- The announcement drew criticism from Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who called it 'extremely tough' news, while GM reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining manufacturing in Oshawa.
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