AFL-CIO President Criticizes Trump Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Concerns Rise Over Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: AFL-CIO Urges Collaborative Approach

Liz Shuler, President of the AFL-CIO, expressed her concerns regarding the new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Canada and Mexico:

The announcement of tariffs targeting Canada and Mexico has stirred discussions about their impact on American workers. Although targeted tariffs can shield workers from unfair market practices, concerns are mounting that the Trump administration's comprehensive tariff strategy might induce undue economic strain on U.S. laborers while neglecting to tackle fundamental economic issues for workers. The specific tariffs on Canada raise alarms because they disregard the vital economic and security ties between the nations, potentially harming industries that thrive on cross-border trade and sustain valuable union jobs in both countries.

The AFL-CIO calls on the administration to collaborate with unions in fostering a trade agenda centered on workers. Such an agenda should aim to safeguard employment, revitalize U.S. manufacturing, and confront the genuine obstacles that workers encounter in the global economy.

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