Carney Draws Red Line On Trump Trade Deal Over Auto Jobs
Summary
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will not accept a trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump that undermines the country’s auto industry. The warning comes as Ottawa challenges Stellantis’s plan to sell its Brampton plant after moving planned vehicle production to Illinois.Key Facts
- Carney said protecting Canadian auto manufacturing jobs is a condition of a trade agreement with the United States.
- Stellantis plans to sell its Brampton, Ontario, assembly plant to Canadian vehicle maker Roshel.
- Stellantis canceled plans to build the Jeep Compass in Brampton and moved production to Illinois, leaving more than 2,000 Canadian workers laid off.
- Canada gave Stellantis 30 days to address alleged breaches of a government funding agreement or face possible legal action.
- Canada committed up to C$529 million in 2022 to help Stellantis prepare its Brampton and Windsor plants for electric-vehicle production.
- Stellantis offered to repay C$24 million in federal funding linked to the Brampton project; Canadian officials say the company could owe more.
- Canada and the United States have resumed trade discussions after suspending negotiations in August and imposing tariffs on each other’s goods.
- Canada said negotiations for a free trade agreement with the Philippines had concluded.
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