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USW Calls for Targeted Tariffs and Coordination with Allies

AInvestSaturday, Feb 1, 2025 6:01 pm ET
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In a recent statement, United Steelworkers (USW) International President David McCall expressed concern over President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada. The USW, which represents 850,000 workers in various industries, has long advocated for systemic reform of the broken trade system but believes that lashing out at key allies like Canada is not the way forward.



McCall emphasized that Canada has proven itself to be a strong partner in national security, and the economies of both countries are deeply integrated. The key to eliminating unfair competition, confronting global overcapacity in crucial sectors, and stemming the flow of unfairly traded products into North America lies in targeted tariffs on countries that violate trade laws and greater coordination with trusted allies, rather than sweeping actions that undermine crucial relationships.



Approximately $1.3 trillion worth of goods cross the Canada-U.S. border annually, supporting 1.4 million American jobs and 2.3 million Canadian jobs. These tariffs threaten the stability of industries on both sides of the border, and workers and their communities are counting on their elected leaders to make strategic decisions that help confront bad trade actors like China while fostering domestic manufacturing capacity.



The USW calls on President Trump to reverse course on Canadian tariffs so that the focus can shift to trade solutions that will serve working families for the long term.





The USW represents workers in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply, and energy-producing industries, as well as a growing number of workers in health care, public sector, higher education, tech, and service occupations. The union's call for targeted tariffs and coordination with allies reflects its commitment to protecting the interests of its members and advocating for fair trade policies that support working families.



In conclusion, the USW's statement highlights the importance of targeted tariffs and coordination with allies in addressing unfair trade practices and protecting workers' jobs. The union's call for President Trump to reverse course on Canadian tariffs underscores its commitment to fostering domestic manufacturing capacity and promoting long-term trade solutions that serve working families.

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