In response to newly imposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and energy exports, Ontario's key industries, including auto and steel, face severe economic repercussions. Ontario's interconnectedness with the U.S. auto sector raises concerns over job security for over 100,000 workers, as wide-reaching tariffs could lead to significant layoffs. Workers at GM's Oshawa plant express deep concern about the future, highlighting the emotional toll and uncertainty surrounding job continuity. Industry leaders warn that the tariffs could trigger one of the largest industrial crises in Ontario's history, with projections of substantial job losses looming.
"There's a lot of panic," employee Jacob Lyte told CBC Radio's Metro Morning outside the plant as he got off his shift. "I've been here my whole life. I'm third-generation GM," Lyte said. "Maybe my kids would like to work here someday, but with the tariffs, that might not be possible."
"We're probably facing the biggest industrial crisis we've ever faced," Unifor Local 222 president Jeff Gray said. The impact of tariffs could cost hundreds of thousands of jobs in Ontario, according to Peter Morrow, an economist.
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