GM Oshawa Shifts Reduced Amid Tariff Fallout and Trade Uncertainty

Friday, May 2, 2025, 9:21 am more...

General Motors announced a reduction in shifts at its Oshawa Assembly plant this fall, pointing to evolving trade dynamics and tariff fallout. This move affects thousands of auto workers and reflects the company’s attempt to recalibrate production in response to uncertain demand during turbulent trade conditions.

nationalobserver.com / GM cuts 700 jobs in Oshawa amid Trump tariff fallout

globalnews.ca / The costs to own a car in Canada are rapidly rising, in addition to tariffs

globalnews.ca / GM cutting shift at Ontario plant this fall due to tariff fallout

cp24.com/ / GM cancelling third shift at Oshawa plant - CP24

financialpost.com / GM to cut shifts at Oshawa Assembly Plant in move union calls 'reckless'

permalink / 6 stories from sources in 3 days ago #trade #tariffs #autosector #canada +

Edmonton Homicide Focus: Suspect Honda Civic Involved

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

Edmonton police released images of a 2012 Honda Civic linked to a February homicide near 41 Avenue and Chappelle Road in southwest Edmonton. Authorities are urging anyone familiar with the vehicle or its occupants to come forward with information as the investigation intensifies.

edmontonjournal.com / Police release photo of 2012 Honda Civic believed to be tied to February homicide

globalnews.ca / Edmonton police search for drivers of suspect car in Chappelle homicide

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 3 days ago #crime #justice #autosector #albert +

Canadian Auto Parts Sidestep US Tariffs under CUSMA Exemption

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

New tariff policies under CUSMA exempt select Canadian auto parts from the additional 25% tariffs planned by U.S. authorities. The measure spares manufacturers from increased costs and reflects shifting trade dynamics between the U.S. and Canada, offering some much‐needed relief for the industry.

winnipegfreepress.com / Tariffs take a chunk out of Manitoba businesses

ledevoir.com / Les pièces automobiles canadiennes sont exemptées des droits de douane américains

nationalobserver.com / Canada auto industry gets more relief from Trump's tariffs

nationalpost.com / Canadian automobile parts exempted from Trump tariffs: U.S. Customs

permalink / 8 stories from sources in 3 days ago #trade #tariffs #autosector #canada +

Mercedes Shifts Production to U.S. Amid Tariff Woes

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 2:21 pm more...

Facing escalating tariffs, Mercedes-Benz is shifting production of a key model to the U.S. in a strategic bid to keep costs in check. In an industry where every cent matters, this move underlines how trade policies can force even luxury automakers to get creative—an unexpected twist in high-stakes corporate chess.

nationalpost.com / Mercedes will make another model in U.S. to counter tariffs

torontosun.com / Mercedes will make another model in U.S. to counter tariffs

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 3 days ago #usrelations #business #tariffs #autosector +