Trump tariff threat affects Canadian businesses, lawyer says
Canada-U.S. tariffs are already costing manufacturers lost orders and jobs Act now to protect exports as uncertainty hits furniture, electronics and trade
Canadian manufacturers are already losing U.S. orders as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat adds pressure to crossborder trade, according to an international trade lawyer.
William Pellerin said some companies are seeing customers pull back before the proposed 50 per cent tariff takes effect next month. He said the uncertainty is affecting sectors such as furniture and electronics, where higher costs could make Canadian products less competitive in the U.S. market.
Pellerin also said layoffs have already begun at some manufacturers, especially in smaller towns that rely heavily on exports. He urged Ottawa to return to negotiations before the tariffs take effect while continuing work on forcedlabour legislation.
The article comes as the Gordie Howe International Bridge prepares to open between Windsor and Detroit, a project that was officially marked by a Canadianside ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday.