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Major U.S. unions oppose Trump's new tariffs on Canadian goods
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United Steelworkers (USW), International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
United States
July 28, 2026
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The United Steelworkers and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers have formally opposed the new 50-per-cent tariffs on Canadian goods.
The unions argue that the tariffs, set for Aug. 19, will harm the integrated North American manufacturing sector.
The White House invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act to impose these levies.
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