Aug. 22, 2025 | The week’s top stories and David Paterson talks trade war and negotiations
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David Patterson, Ontario's representative in Washington, DC, discusses the ongoing trade war and its implications for the Canadian automotive industry. He shares insights on US auto tariffs, their effects on Canadian manufacturers, and the complexities of negotiations between Canada and the US. The episode also covers key Canadian automotive news, including the uncertain future of GM's Kami plant and the decline in zero-emission vehicle sales. Patterson emphasizes the importance of building relationships in Washington to advocate for Canada's interests in the evolving trade landscape.
CAMI’s cloudy future; Glencore buys Li-Cycle; ZEV sales tank again. Plus, Ontario's Representative in Washington D.C. David Paterson talks tariffs, the trade war and negotiations.
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