Manufacturing – West Coast Current

Thunder Bay Alstom Plant to Build 313 New Via Rail Cars in $4.7B Federal Deal

Ottawa announces a $4.7B contract for 313 new Via Rail cars built at Thunder Bay's Alstom plant, creating 700 jobs to replace 77-year-old equipment.

LOCAL2 weeks ago

Why Quebec’s Industry Faces an Estimated $1.8-Billion Loss From U.S. Tariffs

Quebec's industry faces a projected $1.8B loss by 2028 from 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, a new Oxford Economics forecast reveals.

POLITICS1 month ago

USW and IAM Unions Target Proposed 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods

USW and IAM unions urge U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to rethink proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods to protect economic security and supply chains.

POLITICS3 months ago

White House Adjusts Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Derivatives to Bolster Industry

President Trump signs a proclamation amending tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper to boost U.S. manufacturing and lower costs for agricultural machinery.

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Thunder Bay Alstom Plant to Build 313 New Via Rail Cars in $4.7B Federal Deal

Why Quebec’s Industry Faces an Estimated $1.8-Billion Loss From U.S. Tariffs

USW and IAM Unions Target Proposed 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods

White House Adjusts Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Derivatives to Bolster Industry

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