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GM to Cut Shifts at Oshawa Plant Over Trump Tariffs, Union Calls Move ‘Reckless’

GM to Cut Shifts at Oshawa Plant Over Trump Tariffs, Union Calls Move ‘Reckless’

Oshawa (Rajeev Sharma ): General Motors has announced plans to scale back operations at its Oshawa, Ontario plant, moving from three shifts to two amid shifting demand forecasts and rising trade tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.The move has sparked outrage from Unifor, the union representing roughly 3,000 workers at the plant. In a statement Friday, Unifor called the decision “reckless” and warned that it will send shockwaves through Canada’s auto parts supplier network.GM defended its decision by citing changes in the trade landscape and future demand, saying the adjustment will support “a sustainable manufacturing footprint” as the…
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