Thousands of Canadian autoworkers have been furloughed amid new tariffs in the country.
Unifor, Canada's largest private-sector union, warns that temporary layoffs could lead to longer-term job losses in the industry.
Canada has imposed 25% tariffs on imported U.S. vehicles as a countermeasure, with the possibility that the tariffs may persist.
The increase in car prices due to the tariffs may deter prospective car buyers, leading to a potential decrease in overall spending and a loss to the economy.