Canadian Labour Congress, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, and United Steelworkers to address threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian jobs

Sault Ste. Marie –– CLC President Bea Bruske, alongside federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and representatives from the United Steelworkers union (USW) will hold a press conference to address the urgent economic and social crisis posed by the U.S.’s plan to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian products on February 1st.

Tariffs of this magnitude would devastate thousands of jobs in sectors critical to Canada’s economy — and destabilize families, communities, and industries across the country.

What:
Press conference: Standing up for workers, defending jobs and Communities, and fighting back against Trump’s threats

When:
Thursday, January 30, 9:30 a.m.

Where:
The USW office (68 Dennis St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON)
Or
via Zoom (Passcode: 927305)

Who:
Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress
Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the New Democratic Party
Marty Warren, USW National Director for Canada
Kevon Stewart, USW District 6 Director
Michael Da Prat, USW Local 2251 President
Bill Slater, USW Local 2724 President

To arrange an interview, please contact:
CLC Media Relations
media@clcctc.ca