Canada News Roundup: CUSMA Surge, Policy Stumbles, Jobs Lost, Global Pacts, and Auto Closures
Aug 26, 2025
🏗️ CUSMA-Compliant Goods Rise Sharply
In June, 81 percent of Canadian exports to the U.S. were CUSMA‑compliant, up sharply from just 56 percent in May. That surge marks a major leap in tariff protection and underscores how Canadian exporters are shielding themselves from the worst of Trump's tariffs even amid steep U.S. tariffs elsewhere. ...continue reading
🤦♂️ Buy Canada Policy “Needs Work”
The Buy Canada procurement strategy is meant to boost local suppliers—but analysts warn its current framework falls short. ...continue reading
📉 Manufacturing Job Losses Mount
Ontario’s industrial heart was hit hard in Q2 2025—38,000 jobs vanished, with nearly 30,000 from manufacturing alone. These losses underscore how vulnerable Canadian economies remain when trade tools shift without warning. ...continue reading
🤝 Deepening Critical Minerals Cooperation with Germany
On August 26, 2025, Canada and Germany announced a new strategic pact to strengthen cooperation in critical minerals—like lithium, rare earth elements, copper, tungsten, and nickel—that are vital for clean energy, defense, and advanced manufacturing. ...continue reading
🚗 Magna-Owned Auto Manufacturer Closes
Magna is shutting down its Qualtech Seating Systems plant in London, Ontario—eliminating nearly 50 jobs as a wave of uncertainty ripples through auto communities. ...continue reading
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