Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, addressed automotive industry leaders at the University of Windsor, urging them to publicly discuss how U.S. tariffs are damaging the sector. He believes sharing personal stories is vital to illustrate the negative effects on jobs and businesses, emphasizing the importance of numerical data in the automotive sector. Volpe pointed out that the impact of the trade war extends beyond Canada, affecting states like Michigan and Ohio. He encouraged industry members to actively participate in public discourse to ensure their experiences are recognized in discussions about these trade policies.
Flavio Volpe urged automotive leaders to speak publicly about the negative impacts of Trump's tariffs, emphasizing that sharing stories can help protect jobs and businesses.
Volpe stressed that discussing the numbers related to manufacturing is crucial, asserting that the automotive industry is fundamentally about precise math, not art.
He noted the broad geographical impact of the trade war, stating that it's not only harmful to Windsor but also to major U.S. states involved in automotive production.
Volpe called for everyone in the industry to join the public conversation to address the ramifications of tariffs, making sure that their experiences are voiced alongside the statistics.
Collection
[
|
...
]