How could U.S. tariffs impact me?
Since the U.S. and Canadian economies are highly interconnected, U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods (and retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods) will likely increase the cost of everyday goods, from groceries to vehicles. These higher costs would affect both Canadian and American consumers on both sides of the border.
U.S. tariffs could also lead to widespread job losses in trade-exposed sectors, if the cost of producing goods in Canada (for the U.S. market) becomes more expensive. For Unifor members, this could mean potential layoffs, reduced hours, and economic uncertainty.
Job losses is high-wage, trade-exposed sectors could also put stress on government finances in Canada, threatening cuts to public services, the exact services that people rely on in times of crisis.
