STATEMENT ON TRUMP IMPOSITION OF 25% TARIFFS ON CANADA

Canada’s Building Trades Unions stand ready to fight for jobs, workers, and all Canadians in the face of President Trump’s 25% tariff that will be imposed on Canada as of Tuesday. This decision will raise prices for American consumers, jeopardize Canadian jobs, and damage the trading relationship between the two countries.

Yesterday, CBTU Executive Director Sean Strickland met with Federal Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon, alongside other labour leaders, to share views on a clear, effective, and tenacious response to these developments. Canada’s Building Trades Unions has been engaged with the federal government, other unions, and the business community through multiple forums, including the Canada U.S. Trade Council (CUSTC), on measures to respond, including direct supports for impacted workers.

CBTU will be communicating with our members in the coming days about steps we will be taking to ensure workers, and their families, are not left behind.