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"I'm just getting back from vacation — thanks to my colleague Sadi for holding down the fort! This week: Ottawa's new $100M steel shipping rebate, plus the latest manufacturing PMI data, Unifor-GM talks, and a report on U.S.-Canada tariff impacts."

Kirstyn Brown, Editor

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Canadian American Business Council report examines economic impact of U.S.-Canada tariffs

The study examined three potential outcomes for USMCA negotiations: maintaining the status quo, a successful renegotiation and a breakdown of the agreement. According to the report, manufacturing industries would face the greatest impacts across all...

Unifor opens contract talks with GM; Aug. 21 deadline set

The union said approximately 30 per cent of its GM members in Canada are currently on layoff.

Federal government launches $100M rebate program for steel shipments

Transport Canada announced that the Commodities Sectoral Support Program will rebate 50 per cent of eligible rail and marine transportation costs for qualifying Canadian steel products.

Manufacturing PMI reaches highest level in more than four years: S&P Global

According to S&P Global, the increase was driven by stronger production and new orders as manufacturers reported improved demand and success in securing new business.

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