Sean Leathong

Jan 22, 2025 | ctvnews.ca | Sean Leathong

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Jan 20, 2025 | ctvnews.ca | Sean Leathong

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Jan 20, 2025 | cp24.com | Sean Leathong

From the smallest parts to the assembly line in plants like Ford and General Motors - the threat of 25 per cent tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump against the Canadian auto sector create sobering fear. “He’s looking to exact some pain,” says Auto Parts Manufacturers Association (AMPA) President Flavio Volpe. The AMPA represents 250 independent parts producers. Volpe says the pain could be immense.

Jan 17, 2025 | cp24.com | Sean Leathong

From tiny parts in the auto industry to food prepared for store shelves and even the chemicals that go into everyday products. These are just some of the items that could be impacted if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump makes good on his threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods at the border upon taking office next week. CTV News Toronto visited three businesses in the GTA to get a sense of how the proposed tariffs could impact them.

Dec 31, 2024 | toronto.ctvnews.ca | Sean Leathong

Looking to expand her business into the U.S., Dani Kagan says she's concerned that incoming president Donald Trump's threat of a 25 per cent tariff on imports could stifle growth for Canadian companies. “The idea that a tariff could come is honestly pretty devastating,” the Toronto-based businesswoman said. Kagan is the co-founder of Mave & Chez, a company that makes high-end slippers designed to provide ergonomic support.