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GM Canada Cuts Third Shift, 700 Jobs at Risk

5/10/2025

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GM Cuts Jobs

General Motors Canada is set to halt the third shift at its Oshawa assembly plant in September, impacting 700 workers. This move is a direct response to the trade uncertainties caused by Donald Trump's tariffs. Union leaders are rallying for countermeasures against companies shifting production, highlighting the ongoing clash between labor rights and corporate strategies in a turbulent trade landscape.

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Trump's Tariff Debate

Donald Trump's tariff proposal on foreign film productions has ignited a fierce debate in Hollywood. Executives are pushing back, while many behind-the-scenes workers rally in support, feeling exploited by big corporations. As domestic production dwindles and California's tax incentives fall short, this clash underscores deepening class divides within the film industry.

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GM Cuts Jobs

General Motors Canada is set to halt the third shift at its Oshawa assembly plant in September, impacting 700 workers. This move is a direct response to the trade uncertainties caused by Donald Trump's tariffs. Union leaders are rallying for countermeasures against companies shifting production, highlighting the ongoing clash between labor rights and corporate strategies in a turbulent trade landscape.

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