Media Advisory - Unifor available to comment on U.S. auto import hearing

TORONTO, July 18, 2018 /CNW/ - Unifor National President Jerry Dias is available to comment on the U.S. Department of Commerce hearing on the Section 232 national security investigation of imports of automobiles and automotive parts.

"This is yet another abuse of Section 232 to justify unfair trade tactics under the guise of a threat to American's national security," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. "There are major trade discrepancies with international car makers that must be dealt with, but a scorched earth policy of imposing tariffs on all auto imports into the U.S. would be disastrous for the North American car industry and the jobs that depend on it." 

The U.S. Department of Commerce public hearing, taking place July 19 in Washington, D.C., will hear from approximately 45 participants representing the automotive industry, corporate stakeholders, labour and government representatives from impacted countries, including David MacNaughton, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. and Jim Wilson, Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.

Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy with more than 40,000 members in the auto industry. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.

SOURCE Unifor