Can Canada’s auto industry survive Trump?
After an anti-tariff ad commissioned by the Ontario government ran during the World Series, U.S. President Donald Trump pulled the plug on negotiations between his office and the federal government. It comes as Stellantis and General Motors announced they were moving some production to the U.S., affecting thousands of jobs on this side of the border. So we’re talking to historian Dimitry Anastakis about the importance of the Canadian auto industry, how it became so intertwined with America and what options the government has.We'd love to hear from you! Complete our listener survey here.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts.
Front Burner · CBC
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Show Notes
After an anti-tariff ad commissioned by the Ontario government ran during the World Series, U.S. President Donald Trump pulled the plug on negotiations between his office and the federal government.
It comes as Stellantis and General Motors announced they were moving some production to the U.S., affecting thousands of jobs on this side of the border.
So we’re talking to historian Dimitry Anastakis about the importance of the Canadian auto industry, how it became so intertwined with America and what options the government has.
We'd love to hear from you! Complete our listener survey here.
For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts.