Stuart Rudner says tariffs and a trade war don't change any of the regular workplace rules around layoffs and terminations. On the right is a view of the Ambassador Bridge connecting Windsor, Ont., and Detroit.

Employers weigh legal options to reduce headcount as U.S. tariffs threaten Canadian jobs

by Todd Humber March 12, 2025

written by Todd Humber March 12, 2025

Canadian employers are facing a storm of uncertainty as talk of tariffs and a trade war with the United States rise — with U.S. President Donald Trump enacting a 25 per cent levy on aluminum and steel effective today and additional tariffs set to come into force on April 2. The threats coming from s...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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