An unclear path for Canada’s auto sector as electric age approaches
Will have to fight for the next generation of product commitments needed to sustain itself.
Mexico’s share of auto investment, jobs seen as key NAFTA issue
US NAFTA objectives don’t mention auto sector specifically, but calls for stiffer rules of origin and more stringent environmental and labour standards.
Unifor applauds NDP auto spending announcement
Federal NDP reveal $90 million spending pledge for automotive manufacturing sector.
Unions denounce South Korea free trade deal
Unifor, USW cite growing trade deficit as a potential threat to Canadian auto sector, jobs.
Trade deal between Canada, South Korea meets resistance from auto sector
There’s concerns that removing a tariff of 6.1% on auto imports from South Korea will further skew the playing field.
Tories cancel outside consultant to help auto industry in free trade talks
Industry Minister’s spokesman says not approved by Moore’s office; more than enough civil servants to do the job
After five years, Canada and South Korea return to table on free trade
A successful deal would likely involve a trade-off between the auto and agricultural sectors.
Michigan approves laws limiting unions
Democrats, including Obama, offered a series of amendments to keep union rights intact, but were rejected by Republican dominated legislature.
