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Epoch Times
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Epoch Times
Oshawa GM Plant Announces Plans to Cut Shifts Due to US Tariffs
General Motors has announced a reduction in shifts at its Oshawa Assembly Plant due to auto tariffs imposed by the United States. The plant will go from a three-shift to a two-shift operation starting this fall 'in light of forecasted demand and the evolving trade environment,' GM Canada said in a statement released May 2. It said the changes would allow for a more sustainable manufacturing footprint as GM reorients the Oshawa plant to build more trucks in Canada for Canadian customers. 'GM has been building vehicles in Canada since 1918, and we are implementing a plan to keep building here for Canadians for another 100-plus years,' the automaker Unifor, which represents 3,000 employees at the factory, called the decision 'reckless' in a May 2 'GM needs to reverse this short-sighted move before more damage is done,' said Unifor National President Lana Payne. Related Stories 5/1/2025 5/1/2025 Payne described the move as 'premature and disrespectful,' noting that U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney had not yet met to discuss tariffs. The two leaders are expected to meet on May 6 at the White House. Trump imposed 25 percent tariffs on Canadian vehicles on April 3, which included a carveout for American-made car parts that are compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and Carney announced reciprocal tariffs of the same amount on the same day. The White House had planned to introduce similar tariffs on auto parts this weekend, but the U.S. Customs and Border Protection released guidance May 1 saying parts compliant with the trade deal are exempt. Reactions Prime Minister Mark Carney said during a press conference the same day that the news was a 'terrible manifestation' of the trade dispute between Canada and the United States. 'I'll just express my deepest, sympathy for [workers] and their families. A very difficult time,' he said. Carney reiterated his previous commitment that the government would support industries impacted by tariffs, and that the revenue from Canada's reciprocal tariffs on the United States would go to support workers. He said companies needed to continue acting to maintain employment investment in Canada, 'and if not, there will be consequences for those companies.' Industry Minister Anita Anand said in a statement that she was ' profoundly disappointed' to hear of the incoming layoffs at the GM plant. Anand said she is seeking clarity from GM Canada's president on the situation. 'It is my firm expectation that auto manufacturers follow through with their commitments to Canadian industry and their workers — with no exceptions. We will the level of tariff relief that our government has provided to GM,' she said in a follow up post. On April 15, Ottawa announced it would support automakers by allowing them to import a certain number of U.S.-assembled vehicles into Canada tariff-free. However, Ottawa said that the relief granted to Canadian automakers is contingent on their continuing to produce vehicles in Canada and complete planned investments. 'The number of tariff-free vehicles a company is permitted to import will be reduced if there are reductions in Canadian production or investment,' the government said in a statement. Ontario Premier Doug Ford reacted to the news of the GM plant slowing production, saying it was 'extremely tough for the workers in Oshawa and their families.'
Toronto Star
02-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
GM Canada to cut shift at Oshawa Assembly Plant, union calls move ‘reckless'
GM Canada says it plans to cut a shift at its Oshawa Assembly Plant due to updated demand forecasts and the evolving trade environment. The company said Friday that it will move from a three-shift to two-shift operation to 'help support a sustainable manufacturing footprint as GM reorients the Oshawa plant to build more trucks in Canada for Canadian customers.'
Toronto Sun
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
GM Canada to cut shifts at Oshawa Assembly Plant, union calls move 'reckless'
Published May 02, 2025 • 1 minute read 'General Motors' is seen written across a pedestrian bridge in front of their assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, March 28, 2025. Photo by JORGE UZON / AFP via Getty Images OSHAWA — GM Canada says it plans to cut shifts at its Oshawa Assembly Plant due to updated demand forecasts and the evolving trade environment. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The company says in a statement it will move from a three-shift to two-shift operation to 'help support a sustainable manufacturing footprint as GM reorients the Oshawa plant to build more trucks in Canada for Canadian customers.' Unifor calls the move a 'reckless decision that deals a direct blow to our members and threatens to ripple through the entire auto parts supplier network.' The union urged GM to reverse its decision, which comes on the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian-built vehicles in March. The sector did get relief earlier this week when U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released Thursday said automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade will not be hit with Trump's tariffs. Last month, GM Canada said it was also temporarily halting production and cutting staff at its CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ont., because of lower-than-expected demand for its electric delivery vehicles.
Hamilton Spectator
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
GM Canada to cut shifts at Oshawa Assembly Plant, union calls move ‘reckless'
OSHAWA - GM Canada says it plans to cut shifts at its Oshawa Assembly Plant due to updated demand forecasts and the evolving trade environment. The company says in a statement it will move from a three-shift to two-shift operation to 'help support a sustainable manufacturing footprint as GM reorients the Oshawa plant to build more trucks in Canada for Canadian customers.' Unifor calls the move a 'reckless decision that deals a direct blow to our members and threatens to ripple through the entire auto parts supplier network.' The union urged GM to reverse its decision, which comes on the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian-built vehicles in March. The sector did get relief earlier this week when U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released Thursday said automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade will not be hit with Trump's tariffs. Last month, GM Canada said it was also temporarily halting production and cutting staff at its CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ont., because of lower-than-expected demand for its electric delivery vehicles. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 2, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Winnipeg Free Press
GM Canada to cut shifts at Oshawa Assembly Plant, union calls move ‘reckless'
OSHAWA – GM Canada says it plans to cut shifts at its Oshawa Assembly Plant due to updated demand forecasts and the evolving trade environment. The company says in a statement it will move from a three-shift to two-shift operation to 'help support a sustainable manufacturing footprint as GM reorients the Oshawa plant to build more trucks in Canada for Canadian customers.' Unifor calls the move a 'reckless decision that deals a direct blow to our members and threatens to ripple through the entire auto parts supplier network.' The union urged GM to reverse its decision, which comes on the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian-built vehicles in March. The sector did get relief earlier this week when U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released Thursday said automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade will not be hit with Trump's tariffs. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. Last month, GM Canada said it was also temporarily halting production and cutting staff at its CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ont., because of lower-than-expected demand for its electric delivery vehicles. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 2, 2025.
