NDP leader Jagmeet Singh visited the Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant to discuss his plan to support the auto sector during the U.S. trade war, which includes eliminating the GST on Canadian-made cars and preventing equipment from being moved to the U.S. He emphasized boosting employment insurance, promoting the purchase of Canadian-made vehicles, and barring companies without Canadian presence from selling in the country. Singh’s visit aimed to address the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on finished vehicle imports, highlighting the potential job losses in the automotive industry and the need to protect Canadian investments.
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Full text: U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra talks about future of U.S.-Canada relations
On June 3, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra addressed the Empire Club of Canada, expressing gratitude for the warm welcome he and his wife received since arriving in Canada five weeks prior. He highlighted the transformative political agenda of Donald Trump, emphasizing goals of prosperity, security, and safety that benefit both Americans and Canadians. Hoekstra recalled his own political journey, detailing his early experiences in Congress and the impact of the Contract with America,...
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