The Alex Pierson Show
Alex Pierson talks with Flavio Volpe about the crisis threatening the Canadian auto sector
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Quick takeaways
- The significant 25% increase in tariffs on auto part shipments is expected to raise production costs, leading to plant shutdowns and widespread job losses.
- Criticism of the government's response highlights a lack of effective plans to support the auto sector, with a heavy reliance on insufficient Employment Insurance for affected workers.
Deep dives
Impact of Tariffs on the Auto Industry
Recent tariff increases are predicted to severely disrupt the auto manufacturing sector, potentially leading to assembly plant shutdowns within days. These tariffs could trigger a significant rise in production costs, as shipments of parts are now subjected to a 25% tariff on both sides of the border, impacting daily transactions amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. The repercussions of these tariffs threaten not only the direct employment of 128,000 workers in the industry but also create a ripple effect that will negatively impact a multitude of spinoff jobs and local economies. This situation mirrors past economic challenges, reminiscent of the pandemic's effect on employment in the auto sector, raising concerns about how long the industry can absorb such unplanned expenses.
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