CTA and the provincial associations were busy this week explaining to Canada and US media the devastating impact tariffs would have on the Canadian trucking industry and supply chain.
See a selection of coverage from the following major news outlets:
New York Times:
As U.S. Tariffs Become Reality, Canadians Prepare for Economic Pain.
In the wake of tariffs some companies laying off drivers because customers were canceling shipments, says CTA.
CTV
Truckers scramble for new routes as tariffs bring shipments to a halt.
“There are no margins to concede,”
CBC National
Cross-border truckers face uncertainty as U.S. tariffs take hold
CBC Toronto
How U.S. tariffs will likely affect Ontario industries like steel, trucking and auto
“(Tariffs) put a long-term damper on the demand for trucking services, and, quite frankly, our economy.”
CBC Manitoba
Manitoba industries disappointed ‘destructive’ trade war with U.S. going ahead
I am concerned about some of our members.… something like this could have a very large impact in a very short period of time.”
CBC Windsor
Trump tariffs could have ‘shocking effects,’ Canadian truckers warn
There is a lot of unrest in this industry that is creating hardships for a lot [of carriers]
Global News Atlantic
Truckers and tariffs: Atlantic Canadian drivers could face ‘devastating’ impacts
APTA sees a path forward by cutting down interprovincial trade barriers
Vancouver Sun
Tariffs loom large over B.C. trucking industry still recovering from COVID
This is going to be absolutely devastating to our industry, which is already experiencing the worst freight economy in 40 years.
CityNews Toronto