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 12 March 2025

written by Todd Humber 12 March 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...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is the publisher and editor-in-chief of HR Law Canada and its sister publication HR News Canada. Both media brands are published by North Wall Media.

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

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