Possible softening of April 2 tariffs 'zero comfort' for industry leaders
- New U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods are scheduled for April 2, but reports suggest they may be narrower than expected, according to Matthew Holmes from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
- Canadian business leaders express concern, stating that tariffs will add costs and destabilize industries.
- Volpe warns that U.S. Tariffs threaten the auto sector's stability, impacting companies like General Motors and Ford.
- Both Holmes and Volpe convey that uncertainty surrounding tariffs is making it challenging to do business across borders.
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