Trade

Canada is a trading nation and international trade is vital to all levels of our economy. But CUPE firmly believes that trade agreements must put the interests of Canadians before corporate profits.

CUPE advocates for openness and transparency in international trade negotiations, and for trade agreements that are environmentally sustainable and protect the vital public services all Canadians depend on every day. 

Public protections against Trump's tariffs

US President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs would severely damage the Canadian economy, our public services and our way of life. These tariffs are not a one-off: they are part of a larger anti-democratic effort by his administration to solidify billionaire control over government, stoke fear and racism, and cement US imperialism in Canada and around the globe.

We need to meet this crisis with bold action and progressive, public solutions that protect jobs, services, our communities, and our way of life.

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