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Trump Mulls CUSMA Renewal; Unions, Canada Eye Auto Future

6/23/2026

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Trump Mulls CUSMA

U.S. President Donald Trump said the CUSMA could expire but he might sign it, warning union leaders of uncertainty.
Canada, Mexico and United States will decide on July 1 to extend CUSMA past 2036, favoring it and United States undecided.
Unifor talks with GM, Ford and Stellantis, demanding wages, benefits and security for 320,000 members.
Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said minister’s remarks on Chinese EVs, noting Canada will leverage CUSMA.

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Unifor Opens Talks

Unifor calls opening talks with Ford the consequential auto-bargaining round in its history, citing rising tariffs and Chinese EV competition.
Negotiations with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis demand wages, benefits, pensions and job security for Unifor’s 320,000 members.
The sector has shed nearly 6,500 jobs since February 2025, the union warned.
Ottawa cut Chinese electric-vehicle tariffs to 6.1 percent with a 49,000-vehicle annual cap, threatening manufacturing.

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Trump Mulls CUSMA

U.S. President Donald Trump said the CUSMA could expire but he might sign it, warning union leaders of uncertainty.
Canada, Mexico and United States will decide on July 1 to extend CUSMA past 2036, favoring it and United States undecided.
Unifor talks with GM, Ford and Stellantis, demanding wages, benefits and security for 320,000 members.
Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said minister’s remarks on Chinese EVs, noting Canada will leverage CUSMA.

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